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J790 XAN

1991 Mitsubishi Pajaro

Blue Diesel 2470cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2015
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

166,008 mi
Last recorded166,008 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2014
Typical for 1991 Mitsubishi Pajaro161,878 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ790 XAN
MakeMitsubishi
ModelPajaro
Year1991
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,470cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2014 166,008 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2013 161,919 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2013 161,838 miles

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

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

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

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Fail 3 Aug 2011 149,851 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Pass 3 Aug 2011 149,851 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Pass 12 Aug 2010 146,674 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

NO CLEAR CHECK REAR PADS..

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

Fail 12 Aug 2010 146,674 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

NO CLEAR CHECK REAR PADS..

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

Pass 11 Aug 2009 143,518 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Fail 11 Aug 2009 143,518 miles

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 12 Aug 2008 140,081 miles

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

Fail 12 Aug 2008 140,081 miles

Offside Front Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

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

Fail 13 Aug 2007 135,923 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 13 Aug 2007 135,923 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2006 129,465 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2006 129,465 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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J790 XAN is a 1991 Mitsubishi Pajaro in Blue with a 2,470cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 J790 XAN, 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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What year was J790 XAN registered?

J790 XAN is a 1991 Mitsubishi Pajaro, first registered on 31 December 1991.

Is J790 XAN safe to buy?

The MOT history for J790 XAN shows 15 tests with a 53.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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