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L11 NWM

1997 Mitsubishi Pajero

Blue Petrol 1100cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2026
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

145,853 mi
Last recorded145,853 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2025
Typical for 1997 Mitsubishi Pajero123,665 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL11 NWM
MakeMitsubishi
ModelPajero
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,100cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2025 145,853 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front tie rod slight play

brake pedal spongy

oil leak engine area

Fail 27 Jan 2025 145,852 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front tie rod slight play

brake pedal spongy

oil leak engine area

Pass 23 Jan 2024 132,837 miles

UNDERBODY CORRODED

Fail 14 Dec 2022 132,622 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill as chalked (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 15 Dec 2021 132,542 miles

Emissions not tested CO very high (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Central Rear Upper Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside & Offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Nearside & Offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside & Offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Dec 2020 128,244 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside inner sill corroded

Vehicle underside undersealed

Fail 7 Dec 2020 128,159 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Inner wheelarch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside inner sill corroded

Vehicle underside undersealed

Pass 12 Nov 2019 124,530 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

under body / inner arches corroded

Fail 4 Nov 2019 124,530 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength and nearside rear inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

under body / inner arches corroded

Pass 28 Nov 2018 121,504 miles

under body corroded

Fail 14 Nov 2018 121,490 miles

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill, as chalked (7.1.1 (a) (i))

under body corroded

Pass 22 Mar 2017 117,285 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2017 117,259 miles

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

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

Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush both front D bush's (2.4.G.2)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe to cat (7.1.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 28 Feb 2017 117,226 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2016 110,959 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 1 Mar 2016 110,529 miles

corrosion on suspension components

Pass 11 Apr 2015 103,517 miles

sill covers fitted at time of test

Fail 3 Jun 2014 102,169 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 3 Jun 2014 102,169 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2013 99,932 miles

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

exhaust corroded

Pass 9 Jun 2012 98,251 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2011 95,977 miles

n/s/f tyre cracking

spare tyre worn

Pass 3 Jun 2010 92,885 miles

Spare tyre defective

Pass 1 Jun 2009 88,051 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2009 88,051 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 10 Jun 2008 79,194 miles

rear tyres on legal limit

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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L11 NWM is a 1997 Mitsubishi Pajero in Blue with a 1,100cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 L11 NWM, 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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L11 NWM is a 1997 Mitsubishi Pajero, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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