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H621 NLJ

1997 Mitsubishi Pajero

Blue Diesel 2470cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

152,820 mi
Last recorded152,820 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2009
Typical for 1997 Mitsubishi Pajero123,665 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH621 NLJ
MakeMitsubishi
ModelPajero
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,470cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2009 152,820 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2008 142,183 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 5 Feb 2008 142,183 miles

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

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 16 Feb 2007 135,937 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2007 135,937 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 23 Feb 2006 129,412 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2006 129,412 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

nearside front tyre seems to be wearing strangely

steel brake pipes a cross rear axle getting rusty

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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H621 NLJ is a 1997 Mitsubishi Pajero in Blue with a 2,470cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 H621 NLJ, 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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What year was H621 NLJ registered?

H621 NLJ is a 1997 Mitsubishi Pajero, first registered on 1 October 1997.

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