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55 PAJ

1998 Mitsubishi Pajero

White Petrol 3497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jul 2027
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

197,866 mi
Last recorded197,866 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2026
Typical for 1998 Mitsubishi Pajero156,407 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration55 PAJ
MakeMitsubishi
ModelPajero
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,497cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2026 197,866 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2025 195,757 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2024 187,520 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2023 183,919 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2023 183,919 miles

Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Jun 2022 180,338 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2021 178,799 miles

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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55 PAJ is a 1998 Mitsubishi Pajero in White with a 3,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 1998 Mitsubishi Pajero models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.0% with a typical mileage of 156,407 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 55 PAJ, 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 28 years old, this Mitsubishi Pajero is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was 55 PAJ registered?

55 PAJ is a 1998 Mitsubishi Pajero, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is 55 PAJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for 55 PAJ shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does 55 PAJ have outstanding finance?

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