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L813 XLM

1998 Mitsubushi Pajero

Green Diesel 2800cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Oct 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

139,689 mi
Last recorded139,689 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2025
Typical for 1998 Mitsubushi Pajero118,584 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL813 XLM
MakeMitsubushi
ModelPajero
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,800cc
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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2025 139,689 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2024 137,282 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2023 135,219 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2022 130,932 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2022 130,901 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lower Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2020 123,715 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Sep 2019 118,568 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2019 118,568 miles

Windscreen in such a condition that visibility through swept area is seriously affected (3.2 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Sep 2018 114,304 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2018 114,304 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Aug 2017 113,297 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2016 112,941 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

oil leak

underbody has slight surface corrosion

Pass 26 Aug 2015 112,519 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2014 111,018 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2013 109,489 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Aug 2013 109,489 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2010 108,313 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2010 108,210 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 8 Jul 2009 107,110 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2007 107,300 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Jun 2006 105,027 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

oil leak

How Reliable is the Mitsubushi Pajero?

Based on 1,471 MOT tests across 173 vehicles.

69.5%
Pass Rate
5,658
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
173
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 145
fog lamp not working 74
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 65
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 50
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine 50
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L813 XLM is a 1998 Mitsubushi Pajero in Green with a 2,800cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

Across all 1998 Mitsubushi Pajero models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.2% with a typical mileage of 118,584 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mitsubushi Pajero fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 145 recorded failures. If you're considering buying L813 XLM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mitsubushi Pajero typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 28 years old, this Mitsubushi Pajero is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was L813 XLM registered?

L813 XLM is a 1998 Mitsubushi Pajero, first registered on 14 December 1998.

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