MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
175,725 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside inner sill corroded
Offside inner sill corroded
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin o/s & n/s (3.5.1g)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin o/s & n/s (3.5.1g)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin o/s & n/s (3.5.1g)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s & n/s (3.5.1i)
o/s & n/s rear fuel pipes corroded
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
n/side rear 2no fuel pipes corroded
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Metal Brake Pipes Freshly Greased
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Play in all rear anti roll bar rubber bushes
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
How Reliable is the Mitsubishi Pajero?
Based on 288,943 MOT tests across 28,100 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R97 BBK is a 1997 Mitsubishi Pajero in Blue with a 3,490cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.
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 R97 BBK, 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 R97 BBK registered?
R97 BBK is a 1997 Mitsubishi Pajero, first registered on 31 December 1997.
Is R97 BBK safe to buy?
The MOT history for R97 BBK shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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