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M10 DJD

1997 Mitsubishi Pajero

Green Diesel 2830cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

108,436 mi
Last recorded108,436 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2025
Typical for 1997 Mitsubishi Pajero123,665 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM10 DJD
MakeMitsubishi
ModelPajero
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,830cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2025 108,436 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2021 105,795 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

o/s/f brake slight bind

Pass 14 Mar 2017 104,278 miles

Front No. plate damaged

Front brake imbalance?

Handbrake travel long -

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play - (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Wipers poor

both No. plate lights dim -

Pass 8 Mar 2016 103,467 miles

oil leak

Pass 19 Feb 2015 100,521 miles

damage to screen

front plate damaged

Pass 18 Jul 2013 91,669 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

fuel pipes corroded

Pass 13 Jul 2012 84,767 miles

screen stone chipped

wear lower ball joints

Pass 17 May 2011 80,620 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

o/s/f inner drive boot split

Pass 6 May 2010 73,407 miles

front pads low

wear front disc

wear lower ball joints

Pass 14 May 2009 64,021 miles

wear front disc

Pass 13 May 2008 58,819 miles

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

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

Fail 7 May 2008 58,726 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 May 2007 50,726 miles

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

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

Fail 9 May 2007 50,670 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2006 44,593 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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M10 DJD is a 1997 Mitsubishi Pajero in Green with a 2,830cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 M10 DJD, 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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M10 DJD is a 1997 Mitsubishi Pajero, first registered on 1 November 1997.

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