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W961 RCU

2019 Mitsubishi Pajero

Silver Diesel 3200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 May 2027
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

131,258 mi
Last recorded131,258 miles
Recorded on20 May 2026
Typical for 2019 Mitsubishi Pajero104,342 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW961 RCU
MakeMitsubishi
ModelPajero
Year2019
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,200cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 May 2026 131,258 miles
Fail 18 May 2026 131,257 miles

Nearside Front Service brake is causing the steering wheel to severely pull one way N/S/F brake excessively binding. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 7 May 2025 127,229 miles
Fail 7 May 2025 127,229 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 May 2024 121,325 miles
Fail 7 May 2024 121,325 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 May 2023 117,662 miles
Pass 24 May 2022 109,447 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jun 2021 104,904 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2020 96,882 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 May 2019 84,392 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 29 Apr 2019 84,392 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (1.6 (a))

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Vehicle Identification Number has more than one different number displayed (0.2 (c))

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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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W961 RCU is a 2019 Mitsubishi Pajero in Silver with a 3,200cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2019 Mitsubishi Pajero models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.8% with a typical mileage of 104,342 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 W961 RCU, 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 7 years old, this Mitsubishi Pajero is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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W961 RCU is a 2019 Mitsubishi Pajero, first registered on 1 June 2019.

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