Mitsubishi Pajero reliability
MOT pass rates & common faults · 3,078 real DVSA tests · 2024
Across 3,078 real DVSA MOT tests in 2024, 67% of Mitsubishi Pajero cars aged 13 years and older pass their MOT first time — ahead of the 61% average for all cars of that age. The faults that come up more than usual are in body & structure and seat belts.
MOT pass rate by age
Where the Pajero tends to fail
Share of Mitsubishi Pajero cars aged 13 years and older with no fault in each area (higher is better). The tick is the fleet average for the same age.
Fails more often than average on body & structure, seat belts. Holds up better than average on tyres, road wheels, identification.
Common questions
Is the Mitsubishi Pajero reliable?
On 2024 MOT data the Mitsubishi Pajero holds up well for its age: 67% of examples aged 13 years and older pass first time, against a 61% fleet average. That puts it ahead of 59% of similar-age models. Give body & structure and seat belts a close look on any one you view.
What is the MOT pass rate for a Mitsubishi Pajero?
First-time MOT pass rates for the Mitsubishi Pajero in 2024: 13 years and older, 67%. Pass rates fall with age across the whole fleet, so compare each figure with cars of the same age, not with a new car.
What commonly fails on a Mitsubishi Pajero MOT?
For Mitsubishi Pajero cars aged 13 years and older, the areas that fail an MOT more often than the fleet average are body & structure (7.6% of tests vs 4.7% fleet), seat belts (2.1% of tests vs 1.3% fleet).