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J372 GAH

2003 Mitsubishi Pajero

Green Diesel 2800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2011
Tests12 (5 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate41.7%

Mileage

191,695 mi
Last recorded191,695 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2010
Typical for 2003 Mitsubishi Pajero140,428 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ372 GAH
MakeMitsubishi
ModelPajero
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,800cc
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MOT History

5 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2010 191,695 miles

Both rear and nearside front tyres wearing oddly and tread lifting on edges

Centre seatbelt not fitted

Chassis corrossion

Heavy exhaust corrossion

Offside front seat belt fraying slightly

Play in steering rack joints

Slight play in both front wheel bearings

Unable to see brake pads through wheels

Underbody corrossion

Fail 16 Mar 2010 191,687 miles

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Both rear and nearside front tyres wearing oddly and tread lifting on edges

Centre seatbelt not fitted

Chassis corrossion

Heavy exhaust corrossion

Offside front seat belt fraying slightly

Play in steering rack joints

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Slight play in both front wheel bearings

Unable to see brake pads through wheels

Underbody corrossion

Fail 4 Mar 2010 191,613 miles

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

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

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

Pass 5 Feb 2009 176,146 miles

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

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

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

Fail 4 Feb 2009 176,136 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2008 171,945 miles

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

power steering box slightly damp possible slight seepage

slight play in front ball joints

Fail 10 Jan 2008 171,945 miles

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

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

power steering box slightly damp possible slight seepage

slight play in front ball joints

Fail 20 Dec 2007 171,589 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2007 164,398 miles

as per initial test

Fail 9 Jan 2007 164,398 miles

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

Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

osf inner cv boot split

Pass 12 Jan 2006 157,173 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2006 157,166 miles

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

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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J372 GAH is a 2003 Mitsubishi Pajero in Green with a 2,800cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 41.7%.

Across all 2003 Mitsubishi Pajero models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.6% with a typical mileage of 140,428 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 J372 GAH, 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 23 years old, this Mitsubishi Pajero is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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J372 GAH is a 2003 Mitsubishi Pajero, first registered on 1 February 2003.

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