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H188 NLJ

1991 Mitsubishi Pajaro

Gold Diesel 2470cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

226,841 mi
Last recorded226,841 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2017
Typical for 1991 Mitsubishi Pajaro161,878 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH188 NLJ
MakeMitsubishi
ModelPajaro
Year1991
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,470cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2017 226,841 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 7 Dec 2016 223,679 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 10 Dec 2015 219,692 miles

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

Centre fuel pipe corroded

Offside Front Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

oil leak - cam cover

under side corroded

Pass 8 Dec 2014 213,781 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside rear shock absorber has no noticable damping effort

third row seats stowed away prior to test

Fail 1 Dec 2014 213,768 miles

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber detached (2.7.2b) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside rear shock absorber has no noticable damping effort

third row seats stowed away prior to test

Pass 5 Dec 2013 207,950 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

both rear boot seats not in use

Fail 19 Nov 2013 207,933 miles

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

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

Nearside Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 21 Nov 2012 202,227 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 15 Nov 2012 202,227 miles

Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Nov 2011 196,950 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2010 190,652 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Oil leak

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

front discs worn

Fail 22 Nov 2010 190,647 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.4.B.1)

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Oil leak

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

front discs worn

Fail 20 Nov 2009 179,948 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 20 Nov 2009 179,948 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 18 Nov 2008 166,738 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2007 157,626 miles

N/S/R TYRE WALL CRACKED

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 14 Aug 2006 140,536 miles

Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

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

Oil leak

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

Fail 14 Aug 2006 140,536 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

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

Oil leak

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

How Reliable is the Mitsubishi Pajaro?

Based on 2,842 MOT tests across 255 vehicles.

70.2%
Pass Rate
6,275
Miles/Year
35
Year Lifespan
255
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 201
fog lamp not working 113
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 87
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 80
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine 80
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H188 NLJ is a 1991 Mitsubishi Pajaro in Gold with a 2,470cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1991 Mitsubishi Pajaro models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.2% with a typical mileage of 161,878 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mitsubishi Pajaro fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 201 recorded failures. If you're considering buying H188 NLJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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H188 NLJ is a 1991 Mitsubishi Pajaro, first registered on 31 December 1991.

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