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K202 BRJ

1997 Mitsubishi Pajero

Red Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2023
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

211,040 mi
Last recorded211,040 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2022
Typical for 1997 Mitsubishi Pajero123,665 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK202 BRJ
MakeMitsubishi
ModelPajero
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2022 211,040 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2022 211,038 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded marked (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded marked (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Jan 2020 210,960 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Fail 22 Jan 2020 210,960 miles

Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 20 Nov 2018 210,935 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2018 210,933 miles

Dipswitch operation does not deflect all main beam headlamps to make them dipped beams (4.1.3 (b))

Pass 13 Jul 2017 210,629 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2015 201,627 miles

centre exhaust mounting missing

nearside front side lamp glass missing

offside rear tyre badly perished

Fail 20 Aug 2015 201,627 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Rear fog lamp has a product on the lens so it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

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

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

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

centre exhaust mounting missing

nearside front side lamp glass missing

offside rear tyre badly perished

Pass 19 Aug 2014 194,710 miles

front to back fuel pipes on nearside corroded slightly

offside rear tyre perished

Fail 12 Aug 2014 194,706 miles

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

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

front to back fuel pipes on nearside corroded slightly

offside rear tyre perished

brake warning light on all the time

Pass 27 Aug 2013 187,340 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

Pass 31 Aug 2012 177,360 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2012 177,357 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

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

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber detached (2.7.2b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 17 Aug 2011 166,180 miles

Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 19 Aug 2010 150,275 miles

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

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

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

advise attention to fuel pipes corroded at rear

advise attention to security of rear fog light

Fail 19 Aug 2010 150,275 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

advise attention to fuel pipes corroded at rear

advise attention to security of rear fog light

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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K202 BRJ is a 1997 Mitsubishi Pajero in Red with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 K202 BRJ, 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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K202 BRJ is a 1997 Mitsubishi Pajero, first registered on 19 December 1997.

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