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L895 RET

1997 Mitsubishi Pajero

Green Petrol 2972cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

177,491 mi
Last recorded177,491 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2006
Typical for 1997 Mitsubishi Pajero123,665 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL895 RET
MakeMitsubishi
ModelPajero
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,972cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2006 177,491 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2006 176,934 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

Battery insecure

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside front ABS sensor and wiring missing †

rear seats were not fitted at the time of the test

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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L895 RET is a 1997 Mitsubishi Pajero in Green with a 2,972cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 L895 RET, 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 L895 RET registered?

L895 RET is a 1997 Mitsubishi Pajero, first registered on 1 December 1997.

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