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NIL 9497

1997 Mitsubishi Pajero

White Diesel 2470cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2007
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

228,087 mi
Last recorded228,087 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2006
Typical for 1997 Mitsubishi Pajero123,665 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNIL 9497
MakeMitsubishi
ModelPajero
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,470cc

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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2006 228,087 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2006 228,087 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

Rear Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

battery insecure

oil leak

Fail 22 Jun 2006 228,084 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

back of rear seat insecure

battery insecure

oil leak

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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NIL 9497 is a 1997 Mitsubishi Pajero in White with a 2,470cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

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 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 NIL 9497, 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 NIL 9497 registered?

NIL 9497 is a 1997 Mitsubishi Pajero, first registered on 1 December 1997.

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The MOT history for NIL 9497 shows 3 tests with a 33.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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