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166 AAD

1997 Mitsubishi Pajero

Silver Petrol 3500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jun 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

159,399 mi
Last recorded159,399 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2026
Typical for 1997 Mitsubishi Pajero123,665 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration166 AAD
MakeMitsubishi
ModelPajero
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,500cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2026 159,399 miles

Rear Seat removed at time of test

Pass 15 Aug 2025 158,577 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated pin holed (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front slight play in steering relay arm bush

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive top of chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside washer poor

Rear seats and seatbelts not fitted

Steering linkage ball joint has slight play all (2.1.3 (b) (i))

handbrake effort on minimum 16% limit

handbrake lever travel high

Pass 22 May 2024 154,647 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2023 149,147 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

exhaust corroded

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 6 Dec 2021 144,910 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2020 138,667 miles

Front tyres wearing slightly

Slight play in o/s/f track rod end

Pass 17 Jul 2019 129,666 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2018 126,984 miles

All coil springs corroded

Front and rear brake hose ferrules corroded

n/s and o/s rear outer sill panels corroded

Pass 2 Aug 2017 122,766 miles

exhaust corroded

n/s/r brake binding

Pass 9 Nov 2016 122,574 miles

rear sills corroded

Pass 5 Aug 2015 114,896 miles

n/s/r and o/s/r outer sill panels corroded

Pass 24 Dec 2014 113,395 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2014 113,395 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 11 Dec 2013 113,395 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2013 112,416 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2011 104,647 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2011 104,647 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Fail 29 Sep 2011 104,544 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

general corrosion of underside

Pass 23 Aug 2010 96,401 miles

Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

fuel pipes corroded

slight corrosion on all the uner side of vehicle

Fail 7 Apr 2010 94,206 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

1 offside front sidelight in-op

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

corrosion on chassis and fuel pipes

Pass 21 Apr 2009 89,335 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Outer Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 9 Apr 2009 89,272 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Outer Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 1 Apr 2008 81,226 miles

Nearside Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 3 Apr 2007 44,702 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 3 Apr 2007 44,702 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2006 65,483 miles

some play n/s/f bottom b alljoint

How Reliable is the Mitsubishi Pajero?

Based on 288,943 MOT tests across 28,100 vehicles.

69.9%
Pass Rate
6,246
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
28,100
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 21,759
fog lamp not working 13,068
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 10,055
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 8,257
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine 8,257
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166 AAD is a 1997 Mitsubishi Pajero in Silver with a 3,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 1997 Mitsubishi Pajero models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.3% with a typical mileage of 123,665 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mitsubishi Pajero fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 21,759 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 166 AAD, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mitsubishi Pajero typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 29 years old, this Mitsubishi Pajero is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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166 AAD is a 1997 Mitsubishi Pajero, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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