1998 Mitsubishi Pajero 2.5L Petrol · A6 MXU
1998 Mitsubishi Pajero (2.5L, petrol). First registered 31 Dec 1998. Recorded mileage 142,723 km. MOT expired on 11 Jul 2023. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- MITSUBISHI PAJERO
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Peterborough
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 11 Jul 2023
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Odometer
- 142,723 km
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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A6 MXU Key Findings
- 23 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 27/06/2022
- 142,723 km recorded at latest MOT
- 9 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (31 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
A6 MXU MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
23 MOT tests are recorded for this 1998 Mitsubishi Pajero (A6 MXU) between September 2008 and June 2022.
The record contains 14 passes and 9 failures.
The most recent test on 27 June 2022 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 9 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (31 issues), Brakes (21 issues), Suspension (17 issues), Tyres (5 issues), Steering (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 61 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))”; “Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7”; “Horn not working (7.7 (a))”.
A6 MXU Odometer History
- 17/09/200884,941 km
- 24/09/200993,063 km+8,122 km
- 16/01/201097,293 km+4,230 km
- 22/01/2011105,064 km+7,771 km
- 29/01/2011105,066 km+2 km
- 24/01/2012113,293 mi
- 25/01/201211,359 km
- 17/10/2012118,429 mi
- 23/10/2012118,609 km
- 14/10/2013123,990 mi
- 15/10/2013123,992 km
- 14/10/2014127,987 km+3,995 km
- 14/10/2014127,987 km
- 13/10/2015128,994 mi
- 15/10/2015128,994 mi
- 11/10/2016133,971 mi+4,977 mi
- 19/10/2016133,982 mi+11 mi
- 18/10/2017136,175 km
- 28/09/2018137,672 km+1,497 km
- 01/11/2019138,876 km+1,204 km
- 13/07/2021142,157 km+3,281 km
- 27/06/2022142,722 km+565 km
- 27/06/2022142,723 km+1 km
Average of roughly 4,195 km per year across 23 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded odometer reading decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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