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J809 DAP

1992 Mitsubushi Pajero

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2014
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

136,059 mi
Last recorded136,059 miles
Recorded on10 May 2013
Typical for 1992 Mitsubushi Pajero131,885 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ809 DAP
MakeMitsubushi
ModelPajero
Year1992
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc
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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 May 2013 136,059 miles

Oil leak

Fail 1 May 2013 136,046 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Oil leak

fuel lines corroded

Pass 20 Jul 2011 135,316 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

slight play in steering box

Fail 5 Jul 2011 135,273 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

corrosion to front and rear brake pipes

slight play in steering box

Pass 3 Dec 2009 122,690 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2009 132,687 miles

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 11 Nov 2008 131,135 miles

Slight play in nearside steering idler.

Slight play in offside and nearside outer track rod joints.

Slight play in offside and nearside suspension lower ball joints.

Various areas of tyre side walls damaged.

Fail 10 Nov 2008 131,133 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3) DANGEROUS

Slight play in nearside steering idler.

Slight play in offside and nearside outer track rod joints.

Slight play in offside and nearside suspension lower ball joints.

Various areas of tyre side walls damaged.

Pass 22 Nov 2007 130,168 miles

Front to rear brake pipe corroding.

Fuel pipes corroding.

Offside front and nearside front tyres wearing on inner edges.

Offside front suspension upper ball joint gaiter split.

Slight play in nearside front suspension lower ball joint.

Slight play in nearside steering idler.

Slight play in nearside track rod joint.

Slight play in offside front suspension lower ball joint.

Slight play in offside track rod joint.

Pass 7 Nov 2006 128,738 miles

Offside front brake hoses perishing.

Nearside front brake hoses perishing.

Slight lift in nearside front suspension lower ball joint.

Slight lift in offside front suspension lower ball joint.

Slight play in nearside steering idler.

Slight play in nearside track rod joint.

Slight play in offside track rod joint.

Fail 6 Nov 2006 128,738 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside front brake hoses perishing.

Offside front brake hoses perishing.

Slight lift in nearside front suspension lower ball joint.

Slight lift in offside front suspension lower ball joint.

Slight play in nearside steering idler.

Slight play in nearside track rod joint.

Slight play in offside track rod joint.

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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J809 DAP is a 1992 Mitsubushi Pajero in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

Across all 1992 Mitsubushi Pajero models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.9% with a typical mileage of 131,885 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 J809 DAP, 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 34 years old, this Mitsubushi Pajero is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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J809 DAP is a 1992 Mitsubushi Pajero, first registered on 31 December 1992.

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