1997 Mitsubishi Pajero 2.8L Diesel · P436 DFR
1997 Mitsubishi Pajero (2.8L, diesel). First registered 01/03/1997. Recorded mileage 130,000 miles. MOT status: Expired. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- MITSUBISHI PAJERO
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 25/01/2025
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 130,000 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- DIESEL
- Year
- 1997
- Engine
- 2830cc
P436 DFR Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 26/01/2024
- 130,000 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 7 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (9 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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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P436 DFR Mileage History
- 21/01/2022129,596 mi
- 30/03/2022129,598 mi+2 mi
- 26/01/2024130,000 mi+402 mi
Average of roughly 201 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
P436 DFR 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 (P436 DFR) between January 2022 and January 2024.
The record contains 2 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 26 January 2024 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: Suspension (9 issues), Brakes (8 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 20 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: “Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture Front to rear along chassis frame (1.1.11 (a))”; “Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded in wheel well (1.1.11 (c))”; “Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ”.
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