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M35 TNP

1997 Mitsubishi Pajero

Green Diesel 2835cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Nov 2026
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

194,858 mi
Last recorded194,858 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2025
Typical for 1997 Mitsubishi Pajero123,665 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM35 TNP
MakeMitsubishi
ModelPajero
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,835cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2025 194,858 miles

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

Fail 5 Nov 2025 194,845 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

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

Pass 12 Nov 2024 189,539 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 6 Nov 2024 189,532 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill near body mounts (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced wing at body mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill at body mounts (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 7 Oct 2014 132,154 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2013 126,536 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2012 124,491 miles

Both front bearings have slight play

Exhaust back box blowing

Slight brake judder on the rear

Pass 14 Oct 2011 112,445 miles

both chassis rails showing signs of corrosion

Pass 19 Oct 2010 108,788 miles

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

both rear brakes binding slightly

emissions slightly smokey

front brake disc slightly pitted

no number plates fitted at tiem of test

slight play in steering box

warning light on dash

Fail 11 Oct 2010 108,720 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

both rear wheels have a slight brake bind

front brake discs slightly pitted

no number plates fitted at time of test

rear brake pads wearing thin

slight play in both front wheel bearings

slight play in steering box

warning light on dash

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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M35 TNP is a 1997 Mitsubishi Pajero in Green with a 2,835cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 M35 TNP, 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 M35 TNP registered?

M35 TNP is a 1997 Mitsubishi Pajero, first registered on 3 March 1997.

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