MITSUBISHI PAJERO1991 · 2.5L DIESEL

The vehicle's roadworthiness is currently indeterminate due to a significant lapse in testing data spanning nine years. The last recorded test occurred in January 2017 at 202,548 miles, meaning the vehicle has operated without a documented MOT for nearly a decade. While the 2017 result was a pass, the preceding history shows a trend of structural corrosion and component wear that suggests reactive rather than proactive maintenance. Without recent data, it is impossible to determine if the mechanical condition has stabilized or deteriorated during this period of inactivity. The recorded mileage of 202,548 miles over 35 years represents a low annual average of approximately 5,800 miles per year. This low usage suggests the vehicle was used for short trips or sat for extended periods. Between October 2015 and January 2017, the vehicle covered only 13,634 miles, indicating a very slow rate of travel. However, low mileage vehicles often suffer from degradation of rubber-based components, such as gaiters and bushes, and accelerated corrosion on brake lines, which were already noted in the earlier failures. A physical inspection must focus on the structural integrity of the chassis and suspension mounting points. The 2015 failure highlighted excessive corrosion on the offside inner sill and rear suspension mounting areas, which are critical safety concerns for a vehicle of this age. The buyer should also inspect the brake pipes for further degradation, as the tester flagged corrosion issues in both 2014 and 2017. Given the history of steering play and damaged CV joint gaiters, a thorough check of the front drivetrain and steering linkage is necessary to ensure these issues have not worsened since the last recorded inspection.