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P109 PBY

1997 Mitsubishi Pajero

Green Diesel 2800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2010
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

89,430 mi
Last recorded89,430 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2009
Typical for 1997 Mitsubishi Pajero123,665 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP109 PBY
MakeMitsubishi
ModelPajero
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,800cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Fail 20 Feb 2009 89,430 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2009 89,430 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2008 72,010 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2006 71,081 miles

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

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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P109 PBY is a 1997 Mitsubishi Pajero in Green with a 2,800cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 P109 PBY, 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 P109 PBY registered?

P109 PBY is a 1997 Mitsubishi Pajero, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is P109 PBY safe to buy?

The MOT history for P109 PBY shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does P109 PBY have outstanding finance?

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