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A18 JTY

1997 Mitsubishi Pajero

Silver Diesel 2800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2025
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

230,432 mi
Last recorded230,432 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2024
Typical for 1997 Mitsubishi Pajero123,665 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA18 JTY
MakeMitsubishi
ModelPajero
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,800cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2024 230,432 miles

Chassis and under components have been very heavily undersealed

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 May 2022 228,181 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Apr 2021 221,489 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear d bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

inner sills corroded

Pass 14 Apr 2020 217,199 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension component ball joint has slight play All front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

all front ball joint dust covers deteriorated

Fail 14 Apr 2020 217,199 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension component ball joint has slight play All front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

all front ball joint dust covers deteriorated

Pass 11 Apr 2019 207,815 miles

All front ball joint dust covers slightly deteriorated

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Apr 2018 200,401 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi (7.1.2)

Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt All (2.4.G.2)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Oil leak ()

rear coil springs corroded

slight play in both rear anti roll bar d bushes

Pass 7 Apr 2017 194,771 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.4.G.2)

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.2.C.1c)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak ()

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush both (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

some play in steering detected at steering box

Pass 21 Apr 2016 185,913 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front wheel bearing has slight play Both (2.5.A.3c)

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush Both (2.4.G.2)

brake pipes have been cleaned and painted!!

Fail 21 Apr 2016 185,913 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front wheel bearing has slight play Both (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush Both (2.4.G.2)

brake pipes have been cleaned and painted!!

Pass 17 Apr 2015 177,245 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Centre Front Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 29 Apr 2014 169,575 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both rear coil springs corroded

both rear tyres perished

rear anti roll bar D bushes have slight play

rear anti roll bar links are perished

Fail 29 Apr 2014 169,575 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both rear coil springs corroded

both rear tyres perished

rear anti roll bar D bushes have slight play

rear anti roll bar links are perished

Pass 1 Feb 2013 163,071 miles

Centre Front Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Pass 17 Jan 2012 155,299 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 18 Jan 2011 145,300 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

damper mountings worn

handbrake travel long

n/s front brake hose clip missing

n/s front inner steering joint worn

Pass 4 Feb 2010 136,005 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 18 Jun 2009 127,996 miles

slight play in both front hubs

Pass 17 Apr 2008 114,063 miles

chikd seat fitted to n/s/r seat so unable to fully test seatbelt

handbrake has long travel

play in both front freewheeling hubs

Pass 3 Apr 2007 104,772 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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A18 JTY is a 1997 Mitsubishi Pajero in Silver with a 2,800cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 A18 JTY, 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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A18 JTY is a 1997 Mitsubishi Pajero, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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