1997 Mitsubishi Pajero 2.8L Diesel · P178 AGR
1997 Mitsubishi Pajero (2.8L, diesel). First registered 01/03/1997. Recorded mileage 257,270 km. MOT valid until 18/12/2026. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- MITSUBISHI PAJERO
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 18/12/2026
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Odometer
- 257,270 km
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- DIESEL
- Year
- 1997
- Engine
- 2800cc
P178 AGR Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 19/12/2025
- 257,270 km recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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P178 AGR Odometer History
- 01/05/2024221,142 mi
- 16/12/2024221,160 mi+18 mi
- 19/12/2025257,270 km
Average of roughly 22,098 km per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
P178 AGR MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Mitsubishi Pajero (P178 AGR) between May 2024 and December 2025.
The record contains 2 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 19 December 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (5 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Bodywork (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 7 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: “Nearside Front Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly r”; “Nearside Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a))”; “Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))”.
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