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R98 HAX

1997 Mitsubishi Pajero

Silver Petrol 3490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2019
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

84,877 mi
Last recorded84,877 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2018
Typical for 1997 Mitsubishi Pajero123,665 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR98 HAX
MakeMitsubishi
ModelPajero
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,490cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2018 84,877 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2015 84,863 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 20 May 2014 84,632 miles
Fail 20 May 2014 84,632 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 1 May 2013 84,611 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 9 Jul 2012 80,125 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 15 Jul 2011 73,805 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2010 70,462 miles

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

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 7 Jul 2009 65,099 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2008 58,687 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2007 52,685 miles

advice n/s and o/s ball joints worn

advice n/s and o/s track rod ends worn

advice,n/s and o/s drag link ends worn

Fail 13 Nov 2007 52,406 miles

Front Headlamps matched pair are not the same colour (1.7.6)

Front Service brake application uneven across the axle (3.7.D.2b)

Front Service brake indicates brake judder (3.7.D.1)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

advice n/s and o/s front outer track rod ends worn

advice n/s and o/s front top ball joints worn

advice n/s and o/sa front draglink ends worn

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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R98 HAX is a 1997 Mitsubishi Pajero in Silver with a 3,490cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R98 HAX, 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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R98 HAX is a 1997 Mitsubishi Pajero, first registered on 1 October 1997.

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