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K342 LMY

1997 Mitsubishi Pajero

Gold Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2011
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

163,710 mi
Last recorded163,710 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2010
Typical for 1997 Mitsubishi Pajero123,665 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK342 LMY
MakeMitsubishi
ModelPajero
Year1997
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2010 163,710 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2010 163,704 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the nearside (3.7.C.2)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Feb 2008 201,574 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2006 210,774 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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K342 LMY is a 1997 Mitsubishi Pajero in Gold with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 K342 LMY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was K342 LMY registered?

K342 LMY is a 1997 Mitsubishi Pajero, first registered on 16 December 1997.

Is K342 LMY safe to buy?

The MOT history for K342 LMY shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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