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N37 JLT

1997 Mitsubishi Pajero

Blue Diesel 2830cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2021
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

97,738 mi
Last recorded97,738 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2020
Typical for 1997 Mitsubishi Pajero123,665 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN37 JLT
MakeMitsubishi
ModelPajero
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,830cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2020 97,738 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2018 93,439 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 3 Dec 2018 93,381 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced rear part of sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Dec 2017 92,089 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2017 92,089 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage missing (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage missing (2.4.G.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 19 Dec 2016 91,077 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2015 90,051 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2014 88,002 miles

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

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

nearside rear tyre sidewall crack

Pass 18 Dec 2013 85,102 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

nearside rear tyre sidewall crack

Fail 18 Dec 2012 81,868 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Dec 2012 81,868 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2011 78,590 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2010 73,758 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2009 69,363 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Dec 2009 69,363 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

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

Pass 8 Dec 2008 65,867 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2007 61,537 miles

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

Pass 21 Dec 2006 58,651 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 14 Dec 2005 55,437 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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N37 JLT is a 1997 Mitsubishi Pajero in Blue with a 2,830cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 N37 JLT, 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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N37 JLT is a 1997 Mitsubishi Pajero, first registered on 7 January 1997.

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