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J787 ATO

1997 Mitsubishi Pajero

Gold Diesel 2477cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

224,481 mi
Last recorded224,481 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2018
Typical for 1997 Mitsubishi Pajero123,665 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ787 ATO
MakeMitsubishi
ModelPajero
Year1997
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,477cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2018 224,481 miles

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Pass 16 Jun 2017 218,890 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2016 214,130 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Oil leak ()

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 5 Jun 2015 208,405 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2014 202,399 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2013 202,102 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2012 188,036 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2012 188,030 miles

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 22 Sep 2010 182,108 miles

Oil leak

Fail 20 Sep 2010 182,023 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Rear Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

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

Oil leak

Pass 19 Nov 2009 173,055 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2009 173,005 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 20 Nov 2008 163,964 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2008 163,964 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 16 Aug 2007 160,440 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 17 May 2006 153,030 miles

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

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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J787 ATO is a 1997 Mitsubishi Pajero in Gold with a 2,477cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 J787 ATO, 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 J787 ATO registered?

J787 ATO is a 1997 Mitsubishi Pajero, first registered on 24 November 1997.

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