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R845 OUS

1997 Mitsubishi Pajero

White Petrol 3490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2025
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

72,285 mi
Last recorded72,285 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2024
Typical for 1997 Mitsubishi Pajero123,665 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR845 OUS
MakeMitsubishi
ModelPajero
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,490cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2024 72,285 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2023 70,783 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2022 70,767 miles

Electrical wiring insecure and connectors likely to become disconnected battery positive terminal insecure (4.11 (a) (ii))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust emissions - engine idle speed too high (8.2.1.2 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Rear Rear fog lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.5.4 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Jul 2021 64,151 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2021 64,090 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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R845 OUS is a 1997 Mitsubishi Pajero in White with a 3,490cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 R845 OUS, 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 R845 OUS registered?

R845 OUS is a 1997 Mitsubishi Pajero, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is R845 OUS safe to buy?

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