Mitsubishi Pajero MOT Check
MOT pass rates, common failures, and reliability data for the Mitsubishi Pajero. Check any Pajero by registration number below.
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75.8%
Avg Pass Rate
-6.4%
vs Mitsubishi Avg
31
Year Ranges
Good
Reliability
Mitsubishi Pajero — MOT Reliability Overview
The Mitsubishi Pajero has an average MOT pass rate of 75.8%, which is 6.4 percentage points below the Mitsubishi brand average of 82.2%. This is a reasonable result that reflects typical UK reliability standards. Regular servicing and addressing advisories promptly will help keep your Pajero on the road.
The most common reasons a Mitsubishi Pajero fails its MOT are steering linkage retaining or locking device missing or ineffective, wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen, the strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any seat belt anchorage (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired. If you are preparing your Pajero for its MOT, checking these areas first could save you a retest fee. Our detailed fault analysis includes estimated repair costs for each failure type.
Before buying a used Mitsubishi Pajero, we recommend checking the full MOT history, write-off status, outstanding finance, and stolen vehicle status. These checks can be done for free using the registration number.
MOT Pass Rate by Year
How the Mitsubishi Pajero performs at MOT across different model years.
2021
Based on 36 vehicles
4.5%
27.3%
125k mi
2020
Based on 37 vehicles
4.2%
129k mi
2019
Based on 31 vehicles
0.0%
10.0%
119k mi
2018
Based on 59 vehicles
2.8%
16.7%
129k mi
2017
Based on 63 vehicles
2.5%
12.5%
2016
Based on 73 vehicles
0.0%
8.5%
2015
Based on 36 vehicles
3.7%
33.3%
191k mi
2014
Based on 44 vehicles
0.0%
13.0%
147k mi
2011
Based on 33 vehicles
21.1%
2010
Based on 38 vehicles
4.0%
20.0%
2009
Based on 36 vehicles
4.8%
9.5%
2008
Based on 94 vehicles
0.0%
25.5%
2007
Based on 169 vehicles
5.8%
23.1%
2006
Based on 381 vehicles
4.2%
21.5%
2005
Based on 739 vehicles
3.9%
18.0%
2004
Based on 875 vehicles
6.1%
17.3%
2003
Based on 750 vehicles
2.4%
15.5%
2002
Based on 346 vehicles
2.8%
25.6%
2001
Based on 265 vehicles
4.6%
16.0%
2000
Based on 184 vehicles
1.8%
17.3%
1999
Based on 158 vehicles
0.0%
14.4%
1998
Based on 143 vehicles
0.0%
9.4%
1997
Based on 115 vehicles
3.6%
8.3%
1996
Based on 170 vehicles
4.2%
31.4%
1995
Based on 182 vehicles
2.0%
8.5%
1994
Based on 128 vehicles
4.6%
21.8%
1993
Based on 75 vehicles
4.1%
20.4%
1992
Based on 259 vehicles
4.0%
20.0%
1991
Based on 49 vehicles
2.4%
14.3%
1990
Based on 247 vehicles
0
Based on 2,523 vehicles
145k mi
Top MOT Failures — Mitsubishi Pajero
The most common reasons a Mitsubishi Pajero fails its MOT, aggregated across all year ranges.
Steering linkage retaining or locking device missing or ineffective
Wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen
The strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any seat belt anchorage (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired
Body, cab or chassis excessively corroded at a mounting point
The strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any sub-frame, spring or suspension component mounting (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired
Where Failures Occur
The areas of the vehicle most commonly flagged during MOT inspections.
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Mitsubishi Pajero — Frequently Asked Questions
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