Mitsubishi Pajero
Reliability, running costs, and MOT data across 23 years from 3,834 real MOT tests.
Avg Pass Rate
75%
Total Tests
3,834
Best Year
2016 (88%)
Years Covered
23
How reliable is the Mitsubishi Pajero?
Mitsubishi Pajero by Year
| Year | Pass Rate | Tests | Avg Mileage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 83% | 42 | 75,994 mi |
| 2017 | 82% | 45 | 75,569 mi |
| 2016 | 88% | 51 | 83,996 mi |
| 2015 | 64% | 36 | 111,798 mi |
| 2010 | 77% | 30 | 95,272 mi |
| 2008 | 75% | 69 | 127,382 mi |
| 2007 | 73% | 128 | 124,605 mi |
| 2006 | 78% | 260 | 136,303 mi |
| 2005 | 77% | 486 | 152,412 mi |
| 2004 | 70% | 616 | 157,611 mi |
| 2003 | 78% | 582 | 150,765 mi |
| 2002 | 68% | 270 | 153,687 mi |
| 2001 | 67% | 203 | 152,872 mi |
| 2000 | 73% | 129 | 138,864 mi |
| 1999 | 76% | 127 | 132,497 mi |
| 1998 | 77% | 105 | 114,961 mi |
| 1997 | 86% | 91 | 116,257 mi |
| 1996 | 72% | 155 | 135,309 mi |
| 1995 | 78% | 166 | 172,553 mi |
| 1994 | 79% | 106 | 184,471 mi |
| 1993 | 76% | 59 | 160,898 mi |
| 1992 | 63% | 30 | 174,063 mi |
| 1991 | 60% | 48 | 162,983 mi |
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About the Mitsubishi Pajero
The Mitsubishi Pajero has been tested 3,834 times in 2024 MOT data across 23 model years (1991 to 2018), with an average pass rate of 75%. That's 7 points below the national average of 82%, so check the year-by-year data carefully before buying. Available as diesel and petrol.
Best and Worst Years
The 2016 model is the most reliable with a 88% pass rate from 51 tests. The 1991 model has the lowest at 60%. With a 28 point spread, choosing the right year makes a big difference to reliability.
Reliability Trend
The MITSUBISHI PAJERO has maintained consistent MOT pass rates across model years, varying by only 2 percentage points.
Mileage Across Years
The oldest model in our data (1991) averages 162,983 miles, while the newest (2018) averages 75,994 miles. Older models have covered serious mileage, so suspension and drivetrain wear are worth checking.
Compared to the Mitsubishi brand average of 80%, the Pajero is 5 points lower, placing it among the less reliable Mitsubishi models.
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