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J3 KGW

1994 Mitsubishi Pajero

White Diesel 2830cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2020
Tests27 (15 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

140,020 mi
Last recorded140,020 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2019
Typical for 1994 Mitsubishi Pajero140,490 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ3 KGW
MakeMitsubishi
ModelPajero
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,830cc

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MOT History

15 pass 12 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2019 140,020 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jun 2018 130,121 miles

ABS warning light not illuminated ? age of vehicle does not have one

Offside Front Outer Suspension component ball joint has slight play has slight lift (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Jun 2018 130,121 miles

Offside Rear Upper Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner wheel arch area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

ABS warning light not illuminated ? age of vehicle does not have one

Offside Front Outer Suspension component ball joint has slight play has slight lift (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Dec 2017 129,974 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2017 129,970 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Exhaust system not adequately supported Tail Pipe Section (7.1.1)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both Front Split (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering Outer Leg (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Rear Inner Sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering Outer Leg (6.1.A.1)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Rear Section (7.1.2)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded Both Front Calliper Pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint Both (2.5.B.1a)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded Small Weep Of Fuel on Tank Return ()

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 28 Nov 2016 128,009 miles

Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt all (2.4.G.2)

Fail 25 Nov 2016 128,007 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear brake pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' satnav (8.3.1e)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt all (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Dec 2015 122,921 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all (3.6.B.2c)

all ball joint gaitors poor

Fail 9 Dec 2015 122,921 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch area (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch sill area (5.2.6)

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded all (3.6.B.2c)

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

all ball joint gaitors poor

exhaust heat shield falling off

Pass 17 Dec 2014 117,809 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

both front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded near rear

offside front tyre slightly worn on inside edge

Fail 15 Dec 2014 117,809 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

both front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded near rear

offside front tyre slightly worn on inside edge

Pass 6 Dec 2013 112,228 miles

Nearside Inner Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 19 Dec 2012 107,941 miles

Nearside Inner Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

rear brake pipes across axle slightly corroded

Fail 18 Dec 2012 107,941 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

rear brake pipes across axle slightly corroded

Fail 23 Nov 2012 107,926 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Inner Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 2 Dec 2011 100,418 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

rear pads wearing slightly

Fail 2 Dec 2011 100,418 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

rear pads wearing slightly

Pass 10 Dec 2010 91,874 miles

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

offside rear tyre well worn

rear anti-roll bar bushes worn

Fail 10 Dec 2010 91,874 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

offside rear tyre well worn

rear anti-roll bar bushes worn

Fail 4 Dec 2009 83,159 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 4 Dec 2009 83,159 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 17 Dec 2008 76,234 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 17 Dec 2008 76,234 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Dec 2007 66,825 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

nsf tyre wore on outside edge

Fail 21 Dec 2007 66,825 miles

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

nsf tyre wore on outside edge

Pass 22 Nov 2006 56,522 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2005 50,442 miles

How Reliable is the Mitsubishi Pajero?

Based on 288,943 MOT tests across 28,100 vehicles.

69.9%
Pass Rate
6,246
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
28,100
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 21,759
fog lamp not working 13,068
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 10,055
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 8,257
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine 8,257
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J3 KGW is a 1994 Mitsubishi Pajero in White with a 2,830cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

Across all 1994 Mitsubishi Pajero models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.2% with a typical mileage of 140,490 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 Mitsubishi Pajero fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 21,759 recorded failures. If you're considering buying J3 KGW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mitsubishi Pajero typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 32 years old, this Mitsubishi Pajero is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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J3 KGW is a 1994 Mitsubishi Pajero, first registered on 31 December 1994.

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