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J17 PKM

1995 Mitsubishi Montero

Grey Diesel 2800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

209,271 mi
Last recorded209,271 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2025
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ17 PKM
MakeMitsubishi
ModelMontero
Year1995
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,800cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2025 209,271 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Mar 2024 209,271 miles
Pass 21 May 2022 209,270 miles
Fail 21 May 2022 209,270 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper missing (3.4 (a))

Stop lamp(s) all not working bulbs (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 25 May 2021 207,897 miles
Pass 29 May 2020 199,356 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2019 192,202 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear hub seal slight leak

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

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel slight play both sides (2.3 (a) (i))

Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt all (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive underside (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn all deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Mar 2019 192,201 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded all (1.1.11 (c))

Rear fog lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.5.4 (a))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength both inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength both rear inner arches (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel slight play both sides (2.3 (a) (i))

Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt all (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive underside (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn all deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Feb 2018 187,639 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2018 187,639 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2017 185,407 miles

Offside Rear tyre cracking

Fail 4 Feb 2017 185,407 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear tyre cracking

Pass 17 Feb 2016 184,232 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2015 180,094 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 3 Feb 2014 175,842 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2013 169,353 miles

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

Fuel pipe slightly damaged (7.2.2)

Pass 2 Feb 2012 160,564 miles

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

front bull bar insecure

Fail 1 Feb 2012 160,564 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

front bull bar insecure

Pass 3 Feb 2011 147,122 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 4 Feb 2010 138,813 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2008 130,349 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2007 122,631 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2007 122,631 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2007 116,729 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2006 92,494 miles

How Reliable is the Mitsubishi Montero?

Based on 670 MOT tests across 128 vehicles.

72.1%
Pass Rate
5,794
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
128
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

fog lamp not working 30
Brake pipe excessively corroded 25
Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside 21
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 18
Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush 14
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J17 PKM is a 1995 Mitsubishi Montero in Grey with a 2,800cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

The most common reason a Mitsubishi Montero fails its MOT is fog lamp not working, accounting for 30 recorded failures. If you're considering buying J17 PKM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mitsubishi Montero typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 31 years old, this Mitsubishi Montero is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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J17 PKM is a 1995 Mitsubishi Montero, first registered on 31 December 1995.

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