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Mitsubishi Pajero MOT Results

54.1% pass rate
from 157 tests in 2020
(68% 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.

  • 22% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (60% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 8.3% fail on Front and rear fog lamps (2 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 8.3% fail on Rear fog lamp (2 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
        • 8.3% fail on Rear fog lamp (2 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
        • 1.3% fail on Switch
    • 4.5% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 4.5% fail on Headlamp aim
    • 4.5% fail on Stop lamp
    • 4.5% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 3.8% fail on Battery(ies) (4 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 1.9% fail on Horn
    • 3.2% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
    • 1.3% fail on Headlamps
      • 1.3% fail on Headlamp
    • 0.64% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.64% fail on Position lamp
    • 0.64% fail on Direction indicators
      • 0.64% fail on Flashing type
        • 0.64% fail on Individual direction indicators
    • 0.64% fail on Mandatory tell-tales
      • 0.64% fail on Rear fog lamp tell-tale
  • 21% fail on Brakes (120% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 11% fail on Rigid brake pipes (8 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 7.0% fail on Brake performance
      • 3.8% fail on Service brake performance
        • 3.2% fail on Rbt
          • 2.5% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.64% fail on Service brake imbalance
        • 0.64% fail on Decelerometer
          • 0.64% fail on Service brake performance
      • 2.5% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp)
        • 1.9% fail on Rbt (sp)
        • 0.64% fail on Decelerometer (sp)
      • 1.9% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 1.9% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 1.3% fail on Service brake performance
          • 1.3% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 0.64% fail on Brake performance not tested
      • 0.64% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 0.64% fail on Rbt
          • 0.64% fail on Parking brake performance
    • 1.9% fail on Flexible brake hoses (4 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 1.9% fail on Other components and prescribed areas (8 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 1.3% fail on Prescribed areas (6 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
        • 1.3% fail on Master cylinder/servo mounting (9 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.64% fail on Other components
    • 1.3% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 1.3% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 1.3% fail on Brake pads
    • 0.64% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.64% fail on Pedal
    • 0.64% fail on Parking brake control
      • 0.64% fail on Lever
    • 0.64% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.64% fail on Brake fluid
  • 15% fail on Body, chassis, structure (110% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 5.1% fail on Chassis (3 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 5.1% fail on Chassis condition (3 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 3.8% fail on Integral vehicle structure (2 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 3.8% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition (2 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 3.2% fail on Fuel system (2 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 1.9% fail on Pipe (4 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.64% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
      • 0.64% fail on System
    • 3.2% fail on Transmission
      • 1.9% fail on Drive shafts
        • 1.9% fail on Joints
      • 1.3% fail on Prop shafts
        • 0.64% fail on Joints
        • 0.64% fail on Bearing housing
    • 2.5% fail on Exhaust system
    • 0.64% fail on Body
      • 0.64% fail on Panel
    • 0.64% fail on Doors
      • 0.64% fail on Other passenger's door
        • 0.64% fail on Door condition
    • 0.64% fail on Seats
      • 0.64% fail on Passenger's seat
    • 0.64% fail on Cabs
      • 0.64% fail on Cab condition
  • 14% fail on Suspension (72% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 6.4% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas
    • 5.1% fail on Anti-roll bars (7 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 3.2% fail on Linkage pins and bushes (20 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 1.3% fail on Linkage (18 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.64% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 3.2% fail on Suspension arms
      • 2.5% fail on Ball joint (2 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 1.3% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 1.3% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 1.3% fail on Shock absorbers
    • 0.64% fail on Springs
      • 0.64% fail on Spring mounting prescribed areas
    • 0.64% fail on Sub-frames
      • 0.64% fail on Sub-frame mounting prescribed areas
    • 0.64% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.64% fail on Ball joint
  • 8.9% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (4 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 8.9% fail on Seat belts (4 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 8.3% fail on Prescribed areas (5 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.64% fail on Requirements
  • 7.6% fail on Steering
    • 5.1% fail on Steering linkage components (160% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 2.5% fail on Track rod end
      • 1.9% fail on Ball joint (5 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 1.3% fail on Intermediate drop arm (17 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.64% fail on Drag link end
    • 2.5% fail on Prescribed areas (18 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
  • 6.4% fail on Visibility
    • 4.5% fail on Wipers
    • 1.9% fail on Washers
    • 0.64% fail on View to rear
      • 0.64% fail on Mirrors
  • 5.7% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
    • 4.5% fail on Exhaust emissions
      • 3.8% fail on Compression ignition (11 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
        • 3.2% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo (27 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
        • 0.64% fail on Emissions not tested
      • 0.64% fail on Spark ignition
        • 0.64% fail on Non catalyst emissions
    • 1.3% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 1.3% fail on Engine oil leaks
  • 1.3% fail on Tyres
    • 0.64% fail on Condition
    • 0.64% fail on Tread depth