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R904 JAR

1997 Mitsubishi Pajero

Blue Diesel 2830cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Dec 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

187,033 mi
Last recorded187,033 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2025
Typical for 1997 Mitsubishi Pajero123,665 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR904 JAR
MakeMitsubishi
ModelPajero
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,830cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2025 187,033 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2023 186,987 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2021 185,155 miles

heavily underbody undersealed

Pass 22 Jan 2020 182,262 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

all suspension components and chassis corroded

Pass 20 Jul 2018 179,429 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 21 Jul 2017 176,386 miles

Offside Front Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 28 Jul 2016 173,680 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Aug 2015 170,296 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2014 165,154 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2013 157,466 miles

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Pass 18 Jul 2012 147,139 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 22 Jul 2011 135,764 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2011 135,764 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Jul 2010 124,508 miles

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

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

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

thise vechicle hsto much oil

Pass 22 Jul 2009 113,008 miles

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 18 Jul 2008 100,484 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2007 89,985 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2006 80,599 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2006 80,599 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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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R904 JAR 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 89.5%.

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 R904 JAR, 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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R904 JAR is a 1997 Mitsubishi Pajero, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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