1997 Mitsubishi Pajero 2.8L Diesel · P158 AHO
1997 Mitsubishi Pajero (2.8L, diesel). First registered 31 Dec 1997. Recorded mileage 223,666 miles. MOT valid until 16 Oct 2027. Taxed until 01 May 2027.
- Make & Model
- MITSUBISHI PAJERO
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 16 Oct 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 May 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 223,666 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Available on IAGC
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P158 AHO Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 15/10/2026
- 223,666 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 8 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (17 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
P158 AHO MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Mitsubishi Pajero (P158 AHO) between October 2024 and October 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 15 October 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (17 issues), Suspension (9 issues), Bodywork (4 issues), Tyres (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 40 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: “Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn Central bush missing. (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 ”; “Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner wheel arch corroded ”.
P158 AHO Mileage History
- 07/10/2024219,227 mi
- 10/10/2025222,193 mi+2,966 mi
- 17/10/2025222,264 mi+71 mi
- 12/10/2026223,602 mi+1,338 mi
- 15/10/2026223,666 mi+64 mi
Average of roughly 2,197 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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