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M12 AUX

1997 Mitsubishi Pajero

Silver Diesel 2800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2021
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

268,698 mi
Last recorded268,698 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2019
Typical for 1997 Mitsubishi Pajero123,665 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM12 AUX
MakeMitsubishi
ModelPajero
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,800cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2019 268,698 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Jul 2019 268,698 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2018 247,531 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

vehicle chassis has corrosion

vehicle tow bar has corrosion

Pass 12 Jul 2017 223,622 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

Pass 27 Jul 2016 203,563 miles

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Pass 31 Jul 2015 199,673 miles

rear chassis very dirty / muddy, will refuse to test if same next year

Fail 28 Jul 2015 199,671 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

rear chassis very dirty / muddy, will refuse to test if same next year

Pass 10 Jul 2014 191,922 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Centre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 30 Jul 2013 180,862 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2012 172,050 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2011 164,116 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2010 157,348 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2009 147,820 miles

Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

exhaust emissions just met the limit

slight corossion to both inner sills front centre and rear floors both front and rear inner wheel arches front to rear chassie various metal brake pipes and brake feruls

Pass 26 Jun 2008 136,384 miles

Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 6 Jul 2007 127,224 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2007 127,117 miles

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

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

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

Offside Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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M12 AUX is a 1997 Mitsubishi Pajero in Silver with a 2,800cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 M12 AUX, 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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M12 AUX is a 1997 Mitsubishi Pajero, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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