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R977 WWO

1997 Mitsubishi Pajero

Blue Petrol 3490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2022
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

119,565 mi
Last recorded119,565 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2021
Typical for 1997 Mitsubishi Pajero123,665 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR977 WWO
MakeMitsubishi
ModelPajero
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,490cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2021 119,565 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Dec 2019 115,764 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 Dec 2018 115,598 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2018 115,593 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 15 Dec 2017 115,003 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 8 Dec 2017 115,003 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Front Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended (1.9.4)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 4 Dec 2017 114,933 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 9 Dec 2016 113,701 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 4 Dec 2015 112,701 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2014 111,450 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2014 109,842 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2013 109,842 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 15 Nov 2011 106,578 miles

Battery insecure

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

engine undertray fitted

front and rear brake discs slightly pitted

Pass 19 Jul 2010 105,736 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

battery lose

Fail 19 Jul 2010 105,736 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

battery lose

Pass 8 May 2009 102,064 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2008 91,598 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

slight binding to offside front brake

Pass 16 Jan 2007 79,783 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2006 75,900 miles

Slight play in both front wheel bearings.

slight play in nearside front lower suspension balljoint.

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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R977 WWO is a 1997 Mitsubishi Pajero in Blue with a 3,490cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 R977 WWO, 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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R977 WWO is a 1997 Mitsubishi Pajero, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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