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Mitsubishi Pajero MOT Results

54.3% pass rate
from 197 tests in 2017
(57% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
Number of tests by age
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Failure rates by item

Here you can drill down into the failure rates for each item on the test. We've also compared the rates to the average results for pre-1990 cars and highlighted areas where the Mitsubishi Pajero is unusually good or bad.

  • 28% fail on Lamps, Reflectors and Electrical Equipment (72% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 14% fail on Rear fog lamp (5 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 14% fail on Fog lamp (5 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 1.5% fail on Tell tale
      • 0.51% fail on Switch
    • 6.1% fail on Position lamps
      • 4.6% fail on Front lamps
      • 1.5% fail on Rear lamps
    • 5.6% fail on Headlamp aim
    • 5.1% fail on Registration plate lamp
    • 4.6% fail on Stop lamp
    • 2.0% fail on Battery
    • 1.5% fail on Horn
    • 1.0% fail on Direction indicators
      • 1.0% fail on Flashing type
        • 0.51% fail on Individual lamps
        • 0.51% fail on Side repeaters
    • 0.51% fail on Electrical wiring
    • 0.51% fail on Trailer electrical socket
  • 20% fail on Brakes (75% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 9.6% fail on Hydraulic systems (190% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 9.1% fail on Components (2 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
        • 5.1% fail on Pipes (2 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
        • 4.1% fail on Hoses (2 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
        • 0.51% fail on Reservoirs
      • 1.0% fail on Brake fluid warning lamp (7 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 8.6% fail on Brake performance
      • 3.6% fail on Rear wheels
      • 2.5% fail on Front wheels
      • 2.0% fail on Parking brake performance
      • 1.0% fail on Brake imbalance
      • 0.51% fail on Parking brake operation
      • 0.51% fail on Service brake performance
      • 0.51% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 2.5% fail on Hub components
      • 2.0% fail on Brake pads (4 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.51% fail on Brake discs
      • 0.51% fail on Brake calipers
    • 1.5% fail on Parking brake
      • 1.5% fail on Condition
    • 1.0% fail on Restricted movement
    • 1.0% fail on Prescribed areas
      • 1.0% fail on Master cylinder/servo mounting (5 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.51% fail on Actuating linkage mounting
    • 0.51% fail on Service brake control components
      • 0.51% fail on Pedal
        • 0.51% fail on Condition
    • 0.51% fail on Mechanical components
      • 0.51% fail on Linkage
  • 15% fail on Suspension
    • 7.1% fail on Prescribed areas
      • 6.6% fail on Component mounting (140% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 1.0% fail on Spring mounting
    • 6.6% fail on Anti-roll bars (9 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 3.6% fail on Pins/bushes/ball joints (21 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 2.0% fail on Linkage pins/bushes/ball joints (6 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 1.0% fail on Linkage condition (11 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.51% fail on Attachment
    • 4.6% fail on Shock absorbers (3 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 4.6% fail on Condition (3 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 2.0% fail on Drive shafts
      • 2.0% fail on Front drive shafts
        • 2.0% fail on Constant velocity joints
    • 1.5% fail on Front suspension joints
    • 1.0% fail on Wheel bearings
      • 1.0% fail on Front
    • 0.51% fail on Coil springs
      • 0.51% fail on Location
    • 0.51% fail on Tie bars/rods
      • 0.51% fail on Pins/bushes/ball joints
  • 14% fail on Driver's view of the road (100% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 8.1% fail on Wipers (190% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 7.1% fail on Washers
  • 12% fail on Body, Structure and General Items (2 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 9.1% fail on Body condition (5 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 2.5% fail on Vehicle structure
      • 2.5% fail on Chassis
    • 1.0% fail on Doors
      • 0.51% fail on Drivers
      • 0.51% fail on Passengers other
    • 0.51% fail on Seats
      • 0.51% fail on Drivers
  • 11% fail on Exhaust, Fuel and Emissions (84% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 6.1% fail on Exhaust system (160% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 3.6% fail on Fuel system (180% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 2.5% fail on System (4 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.51% fail on Tank
      • 0.51% fail on Pipe
    • 2.0% fail on Emissions not tested (6 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 1.5% fail on Emissions
  • 7.1% fail on Seat Belts and Supplementary Restraint Systems (2 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 6.6% fail on Seat belts (2 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 6.1% fail on Prescribed areas (3 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 1.0% fail on Condition
    • 0.51% fail on Supplementary restraint systems
      • 0.51% fail on Seat belt pre-tensioner
  • 4.6% fail on Steering
    • 2.5% fail on Steering system
      • 1.0% fail on Drag link end
      • 1.0% fail on Track rod end
      • 0.51% fail on Steering arm
    • 1.5% fail on Prescribed areas (9 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 0.51% fail on Power steering
      • 0.51% fail on Other components
  • 3.0% fail on Tyres
    • 2.5% fail on Tread depth
    • 0.51% fail on Size/type
    • 0.51% fail on Condition
  • 2.5% fail on Registration plates and VIN
    • 2.5% fail on Registration plate (2 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
  • 1.0% fail on Towbars
    • 1.0% fail on Vehicle structure
  • 0.51% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.51% fail on Attachment