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J688 WEP

1997 Mitsubishi Pajero

Grey Petrol 3000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2016
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

202,207 mi
Last recorded202,207 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2016
Typical for 1997 Mitsubishi Pajero123,665 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ688 WEP
MakeMitsubishi
ModelPajero
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Fail 25 Nov 2016 202,207 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings underside (6.1.B.2)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings underside (6.1.B.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Some parts of underside covered in mud

Some rear suspension and braking components corroded

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 13 Nov 2015 195,484 miles

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

Engine covers fitted

Front wheel bearing has slight play NSF and OSF (2.5.A.3c)

Fuel pipes corroded

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

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

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

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

Some rear suspension and braking components corroded

Pass 11 Nov 2014 190,403 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2013 185,791 miles

o/s/rear inner wheel arch corroding,

Pass 28 Nov 2012 181,123 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2011 176,209 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2010 172,455 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2009 168,492 miles

both rear inner sills corroded

Pass 18 Nov 2008 165,245 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2007 161,615 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2007 161,615 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 8 Nov 2006 155,864 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2005 149,590 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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J688 WEP is a 1997 Mitsubishi Pajero in Grey with a 3,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 J688 WEP, 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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J688 WEP is a 1997 Mitsubishi Pajero, first registered on 28 November 1997.

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