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R974 LVE

1997 Mitsubishi Pajero

Green Diesel 2477cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

185,697 mi
Last recorded185,697 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2017
Typical for 1997 Mitsubishi Pajero123,665 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR974 LVE
MakeMitsubishi
ModelPajero
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,477cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2017 185,697 miles

Nearside Steering arm damaged but serviceable Marked in yellow chalk (2.2.C.1d)

Fail 23 Nov 2017 185,697 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Both rear (3.6.B.2c)

Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Both rear inner wheel arches (2.4.A.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Steering arm damaged but serviceable Marked in yellow chalk (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 25 Nov 2016 173,429 miles

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Nearside & Offside (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside & Offside (3.5.1i)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 27 Nov 2015 160,872 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 6 Nov 2014 153,146 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

nearside & offside front wheel bearing slight play

nearside rear tyre tread starting to get low

offside rear shocker mist of oil

slight fraying on seat belts

slight play in steering joints

undernearth undersealed

Fail 5 Nov 2014 153,146 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber casing corroded externally so the unit does not function (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

nearside & offside front wheel bearing slight play

nearside rear tyre tread starting to get low

offside rear shocker mist of oil

slight fraying on seat belts

slight play in steering joints

undernearth undersealed

Pass 30 Oct 2013 142,045 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2013 176,531 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

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

Nearside Front Upper Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Upper Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

brake readings as failed on he park brake effort n/s/f 398 l o/s/f 336 l n/s/r/ 232 n,l o/s/r/ 233 n,l ---- park brake n/s/r/ 89 n,l o/s/r 86 n.l

the oil leak for advisory is on the engine it is pretty bad could do with fixing

Pass 8 Dec 2012 176,531 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2010 157,379 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2010 157,379 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Lower Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

childseat fitted to nearside rear seat not allowing full inspection of adult belt

engine management lamp illuminated indicating a fault

slight play detected in ball joint at nearside front steering idler

slight play offside lower shocker bush

Pass 15 Jun 2009 145,592 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2009 145,592 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

engine leaking oil

slight corrosion to centre brake pipes

Pass 19 Jun 2008 135,124 miles

Front silencer starting to deteriorate.

Pass 12 Jun 2007 123,787 miles
Pass 4 May 2006 112,688 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2006 112,688 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Lower Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k) DANGEROUS

O/s front tyre bald on inside edge †Slight blow on silencer outlet pipe.

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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R974 LVE is a 1997 Mitsubishi Pajero in Green with a 2,477cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 R974 LVE, 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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R974 LVE is a 1997 Mitsubishi Pajero, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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