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J879 WEP

1999 Mitsubishi Pejero

Gold Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2021
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

223,182 mi
Last recorded223,182 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2020
Typical for 1999 Mitsubishi Pejero148,214 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ879 WEP
MakeMitsubishi
ModelPejero
Year1999
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2020 223,182 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 6 Sep 2014 218,681 miles

o/s & n/s/f metal brake pipes from flexis to calipers starting to corrode

o/s & n/s/f track rod end rubbers perished

slight play n/s/f upper suspension arm front bush

slight play o/s & n/s/f wheel bearings

Fail 30 Aug 2014 218,681 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

o/s & n/s/f metal brake pipes from flexis to calipers starting to corrode

o/s & n/s/f track rod end rubbers perished

slight play n/s/f upper suspension arm front bush

slight play o/s & n/s/f wheel bearings

Pass 20 Sep 2013 214,970 miles

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

Fail 18 Sep 2013 214,965 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 15 Jun 2012 208,860 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2011 201,881 miles

1.n/s front inner cv boot split 2.surface corrosion of all brake pipes front and rear 3.slight play in o/s front wheel bearing 4.oil leaks 5.slight leak from n/s rear shocker

6.front tyres worn on edges 7.surface corrosion of all chassis

Pass 12 Jun 2010 196,412 miles

All brake flexible hoses - ferrules slightly corroded.

All brake pipes slightly corroded, ok this time.

Engine smoky until warm, passed emissions once thoroughly warmed up.

Front brakes imbalanced by 21%. 25% limit so advise.

Light surface chassis corrosion.

Oil leak.

Rear anti-roll bar link bushes slightly deteriorated.

Rear exhaust pipe slightly rusty in places - not leaking gas.

Rear trailing arm bushes slightly deterirated.

Slight play in both front anti-roll bar link bushes.

Slight play in steering on both sides - lots of joints on these.

Pass 1 May 2009 188,495 miles

Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Oil leak

Fail 1 May 2009 188,495 miles

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

Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Oil leak

Pass 8 May 2008 182,929 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 7 May 2008 182,929 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 17 May 2007 173,896 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 10 May 2007 173,716 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

Pass 19 May 2006 165,239 miles
Fail 18 May 2006 165,210 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

How Reliable is the Mitsubishi Pejero?

Based on 2,873 MOT tests across 254 vehicles.

70.7%
Pass Rate
5,987
Miles/Year
35
Year Lifespan
254
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 237
fog lamp not working 118
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 91
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 73
Registration plate lamp not working 70
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J879 WEP is a 1999 Mitsubishi Pejero in Gold with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 1999 Mitsubishi Pejero models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.7% with a typical mileage of 148,214 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 Pejero fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 237 recorded failures. If you're considering buying J879 WEP, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mitsubishi Pejero typically stays on UK roads for around 35 years. At 27 years old, this Mitsubishi Pejero is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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J879 WEP is a 1999 Mitsubishi Pejero, first registered on 11 February 1999.

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