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R878 LVE

2017 Mitsubishi Pajero

Blue Petrol 3490cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jun 2027
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

118,655 mi
Last recorded118,655 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2026
Typical for 2017 Mitsubishi Pajero89,445 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR878 LVE
MakeMitsubishi
ModelPajero
Year2017
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,490cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2026 118,655 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2025 117,855 miles
Pass 23 May 2024 117,437 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2023 116,469 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2022 115,574 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2021 113,959 miles
Pass 12 May 2020 113,352 miles
Pass 24 May 2019 111,770 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2018 109,212 miles

Emission tested as 1992 car, as cat was not fitted as standard.

Fail 21 Feb 2018 109,212 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 22 Feb 2017 106,449 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2017 106,449 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

How Reliable is the Mitsubishi Pajero?

Based on 288,943 MOT tests across 28,100 vehicles.

69.9%
Pass Rate
6,246
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
28,100
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 21,759
fog lamp not working 13,068
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 10,055
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 8,257
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine 8,257
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R878 LVE is a 2017 Mitsubishi Pajero in Blue with a 3,490cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 2017 Mitsubishi Pajero models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.0% with a typical mileage of 89,445 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mitsubishi Pajero fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 21,759 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R878 LVE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mitsubishi Pajero typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 9 years old, this Mitsubishi Pajero is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R878 LVE registered?

R878 LVE is a 2017 Mitsubishi Pajero, first registered on 1 March 2017.

Is R878 LVE safe to buy?

The MOT history for R878 LVE shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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