MOT Stats


Vehicle types : Car : Mitsubishi : Pajero

Mitsubishi Pajero

YearTestsPass rateMost common fail reason
19711100%n/a
1989540%Excessive corrosion to, or weakened structure near any suspension mounting.
1990850%Seat belt load bearing structure strength significantly reduced near an anchorage point.
1991850%Steering ball joint with excessive wear.
199213100%n/a
19932369.57%Steering ball joint with excessive wear.
19943571.43%Position lamp missing or inoperative.
19954165.85%Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced.
19965062%Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced.
19972277.27%Fog lamp inoperative or rear fog lamp missing.
19984180.49%Steering ball joint with excessive wear.
19994860.42%Suspension pin, bush, joint or bearing excessively worn.
20006867.65%Excessive corrosion to, or weakened structure near any suspension mounting.
20019863.27%Body, cab or chassis excessively corroded at mounting points.
200212661.11%Fog lamp inoperative or rear fog lamp missing.
200324260.74%Fog lamp inoperative or rear fog lamp missing.
200434868.39%Suspension pin, bush, joint or bearing excessively worn.
200531668.35%Body, cab or chassis excessively corroded at mounting points.
200616368.1%Seat belt load bearing structure strength significantly reduced near an anchorage point.
20076462.5%Body, cab or chassis excessively corroded at mounting points.
20083860.53%Fog lamp inoperative or rear fog lamp missing.
20091782.35%Steering rack gaiter or ball joint dust cover missing or damaged.
20101145.45%Fog lamp inoperative or rear fog lamp missing.
20111369.23%Constant velocity joint boot missing, split, insecure or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt.
2012425%Headlamp aim outwith limits.
20134100%n/a
20141752.94%Fog lamp inoperative or rear fog lamp missing.
20151369.23%Induction or exhaust leak that could affect emissions levels.
20162878.57%Fog lamp inoperative or rear fog lamp missing.
20172777.78%Windscreen washers not providing sufficient fluid.
20182576%Headlamp beam image obviously incorrect.
20191968.42%Fog lamp switch not operating in accordance with the requirements.
20201450%Headlamp aim outwith limits.
20211675%Brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm.

Tests: 1,966

Average Mitsubishi Pajero pass rate: 66.48%

Most common fail reasons

#ReasonFail codeCategory%
1Fog lamp inoperative or rear fog lamp missing.4.5.1(a)(ii)Major16%
2Suspension pin, bush, joint or bearing excessively worn.5.3.4(a)(i)Major13%
3Body, cab or chassis excessively corroded at mounting points.6.2.2(d)(i)Major13%
4Seat belt load bearing structure strength significantly reduced near an anchorage point.7.1.1(a)(i)Major11%
5Excessive corrosion to, or weakened structure near any suspension mounting.5.3.6(a)(i)Major10%
6Brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded.1.1.11(c)Major9%
7Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced.6.1.1(c)(i)Major9%
8Exhaust system leaking or insecure.6.1.2(a)Major9%
9Windscreen washers not providing sufficient fluid.3.5(a)Major8%
10Constant velocity joint boot missing, split, insecure or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt.6.1.7(g)(ii)Major8%
Tests date range:
10th February 2023 to 9th February 2024

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