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R97 BBK

1997 Mitsubishi Pajero

Blue Diesel 3490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2019
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

175,725 mi
Last recorded175,725 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2018
Typical for 1997 Mitsubishi Pajero123,665 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR97 BBK
MakeMitsubishi
ModelPajero
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,490cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2018 175,725 miles

Nearside inner sill corroded

Offside inner sill corroded

Pass 31 Jul 2017 174,326 miles

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)

Pass 29 Jul 2016 173,467 miles

o/s & n/s rear fuel pipes corroded

Pass 6 Aug 2015 172,301 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

Fail 5 Aug 2015 172,300 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2014 170,865 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 30 Jul 2013 167,751 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2012 160,819 miles

Metal Brake Pipes Freshly Greased

Pass 25 Aug 2011 156,932 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2011 156,932 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2010 151,145 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2009 140,282 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2008 126,943 miles

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)

Pass 29 Aug 2007 113,146 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2006 101,421 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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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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R97 BBK is a 1997 Mitsubishi Pajero, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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