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J383 NRU

1991 Mitsubushi Pajero

Gold Petrol 2970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2013
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

159,730 mi
Last recorded159,730 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2012
Typical for 1991 Mitsubushi Pajero177,057 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ383 NRU
MakeMitsubushi
ModelPajero
Year1991
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,970cc
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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2012 159,730 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2011 157,372 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2010 147,259 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 6 Aug 2010 147,259 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 1 Aug 2009 136,481 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 28 Jul 2009 136,471 miles

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 1 Jul 2009 136,460 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 4 Apr 2008 124,753 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2007 114,514 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2007 114,005 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Pass 2 Aug 2006 106,928 miles

rear brake pads low

Pass 3 Jul 2006 106,678 miles

brake pedal slightly spongy + anti slip rubber worn

How Reliable is the Mitsubushi Pajero?

Based on 1,471 MOT tests across 173 vehicles.

69.5%
Pass Rate
5,658
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
173
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 145
fog lamp not working 74
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 65
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 50
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine 50
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J383 NRU is a 1991 Mitsubushi Pajero in Gold with a 2,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1991 Mitsubushi Pajero models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.8% with a typical mileage of 177,057 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Mitsubushi Pajero fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 145 recorded failures. If you're considering buying J383 NRU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mitsubushi Pajero typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 35 years old, this Mitsubushi Pajero is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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J383 NRU is a 1991 Mitsubushi Pajero, first registered on 31 December 1991.

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