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L370 KPY

1997 Mitsubishi Pajero

Gold Diesel 2476cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2015
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

177,582 mi
Last recorded177,582 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2014
Typical for 1997 Mitsubishi Pajero123,665 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL370 KPY
MakeMitsubishi
ModelPajero
Year1997
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,476cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2014 177,582 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

rear inner arches corroded

Fail 11 Apr 2014 177,582 miles

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

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

rear inner arches corroded

Pass 2 Feb 2013 172,521 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Pass 21 Jan 2012 165,548 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2011 157,107 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2011 157,092 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Service brake grabbing severely (3.7.C.2)

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

Pass 22 Jan 2010 148,197 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2009 141,596 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2009 141,596 miles

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

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 9 Feb 2007 140,359 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2006 121,863 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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L370 KPY is a 1997 Mitsubishi Pajero in Gold with a 2,476cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 L370 KPY, 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 L370 KPY registered?

L370 KPY is a 1997 Mitsubishi Pajero, first registered on 22 December 1997.

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