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H130 JLB

1997 Mitsubishi Pajero

Black Diesel 2470cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2010
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

182,297 mi
Last recorded182,297 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2009
Typical for 1997 Mitsubishi Pajero123,665 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH130 JLB
MakeMitsubishi
ModelPajero
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,470cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2009 182,297 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2009 182,297 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 29 Dec 2007 179,418 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Dec 2007 178,982 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 16 Dec 2006 175,137 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2006 175,137 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2005 161,261 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2005 161,035 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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H130 JLB is a 1997 Mitsubishi Pajero in Black with a 2,470cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 H130 JLB, 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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H130 JLB is a 1997 Mitsubishi Pajero, first registered on 17 October 1997.

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