Mitsubishi Pajero

Reliability, estimated running costs, and MOT data across 23 model years from 3,834 MOT tests in 2024.

Avg Pass Rate

75%

Total Tests

3,834

Highest Pass Rate

1994 (79%)

Years Covered

About the Mitsubishi Pajero

The Mitsubishi Pajero was MOT tested 3,834 times in 2024 (DVSA data, retests included) across 23 model years (1991 to 2018), with an average pass rate of 75%. That's 7 points below the average of 82% across all models in our data, so check the year-by-year data carefully before buying. Our records list diesel and petrol versions.

Best and Worst Years

Of the years with at least 100 tests, the 1994 model has the highest pass rate at 79% from 106 tests. The 2001 model has the lowest at 67%. The 12 point gap means pass rates vary somewhat between years, but no year is dramatically different. Newer cars usually pass more often simply because they are younger.

Reliability Trend

The Mitsubishi Pajero has maintained consistent MOT pass rates across model years, varying by only 3 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.

Estimated Running Costs

Fuel (Petrol, 3490cc)

£1,958

Road Tax

£200

MOT Test

£55

Predicted Repairs

£350

Total per year£2,563

Per month£214/mo

Based on 7,400 miles/year, average pump prices of 174.57p petrol and 199.33p diesel (GOV.UK weekly road fuel prices, week of 19 October 2026), and MOT pass rate data. Insurance not included.

Full 2018 details

How reliable is the Mitsubishi Pajero?

vs average of all models-7% (82% avg)

vs Mitsubishi brand average-5% (80% avg)

Best to worst year spread12 percentage points

Reliability trendStable over years

Mitsubishi Pajero by Year

Click any year to see detailed running costs, reliability data, and comparisons with similar cars.

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

Questions about the Mitsubishi Pajero

Is the Mitsubishi Pajero reliable?

Across its 23 model years in our data (1991 to 2018), the Mitsubishi Pajero averages a 75% MOT pass rate, from 3,834 tests (DVSA MOT data for tests in 2024, retests included). That's 7 points below the average of 82% across all models in the same data. The 1994 model has the highest pass rate of the years with at least 100 tests, at 79%.

Which year Mitsubishi Pajero has the best MOT pass rate?

Of the years with at least 100 tests, the 1994 Mitsubishi Pajero has the highest MOT pass rate at 79%, while the 2001 model has the lowest at 67%, a 12 point gap. Newer cars usually pass more often simply because they are younger, so compare years of a similar age.