MITSUBISHI PAJERO MOT pass rate
73.3% of 3,330 MITSUBISHI PAJERO MOT tests pass.
The PAJERO passes 73.3% of the time, noticeably below the figure for the average across all MITSUBISHI models (78.5%).
The MITSUBISHI PAJERO passes 73.3% of the time, noticeably below the figure for the national average for cars (79.2%).
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Pass rate by vehicle age
Pass rate declines noticeably with age, from 82.7% at 3–6 years to 72.6% at 15+ years.
| Vehicle age | Pass rate | Tests | Average mileage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–3 years | too few tests (10) | 10 | no reading |
| 3–6 years | 82.7% | 75 | 75,279 miles |
| 6–10 years | 80.5% | 149 | 82,700 miles |
| 10–15 years | 76.5% | 68 | 102,490 miles |
| 15+ years | 72.6% | 3,028 | 147,113 miles |
Common MOT failure reasons for the MITSUBISHI PAJERO
The most common reason the MITSUBISHI PAJERO fails its MOT is lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment — present in 64.6% of failed tests, most often logged as "Not working".
| Category | Share of failed tests | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 64.6% | Not working |
| Body, chassis, structure | 64.0% | Or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting |
| Brakes | 46.3% | Excessively corroded |
| Suspension | 43.4% | Prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength |
| Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems | 22.5% | Prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced |
| Steering | 15.4% | Ball joint has excessive play |
| Visibility | 14.7% | Does not clear the windscreen effectively |
| Noise, emissions and leaks | 14.4% | Unable to be completed |
| Tyres | 6.4% | Has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure |
| Identification of the vehicle | 0.8% | Does not conform to the specified requirements |
Related MITSUBISHI models
- MITSUBISHI L200 — 77.6% pass rate
- MITSUBISHI OUTLANDER — 83.0% pass rate
- MITSUBISHI SHOGUN — 75.1% pass rate
- MITSUBISHI ASX — 81.3% pass rate
- MITSUBISHI COLT — 64.4% pass rate
- MITSUBISHI LANCER — 74.4% pass rate
Frequently asked questions
- What is the MOT pass rate for the MITSUBISHI PAJERO?
- 73.3% of MITSUBISHI PAJERO MOT tests pass, based on 3,330 tests in the DVSA anonymised MOT tests and results dataset.
- What are the most common MOT failures for the MITSUBISHI PAJERO?
- The most common reason the MITSUBISHI PAJERO fails its MOT is lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment — present in 64.6% of failed tests, most often logged as "Not working".
- Does this show the MITSUBISHI PAJERO's service history?
- No — this is MOT test data, which covers roadworthiness, not servicing. A service history is a separate record of maintenance work, which a specific car only has if its owner has kept it. See the MITSUBISHI service history guide for how to check and keep one.