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Mitsubishi Pajero

Silver · Petrol · 1997 · 3,500 cc

166 AADMOT history

166 AAD is a silver petrol Mitsubishi Pajero first used on 31 Dec 1997. Its MOT is valid until 22 Jun 2027 and it has passed 20 of 26 MOT tests, with 159,399 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Jun 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 22 Jun 2027
Mileage
159,399 mi
At MOT on 23 Jun 2026
MOT tests
26
20 passed · 6 failed
Per year
4,607 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
166 AAD
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Mitsubishi
Model
Pajero
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,500 cc
Year of manufacture
1997
First used
31 Dec 1997
MOT status
MOT valid until 22 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
23 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

166 AAD was last recorded at 159,399 miles on 23 Jun 2026, 822 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Aug 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 3 Apr 2007: 44,702 miles, lower than 65,483 miles on 3 Feb 2006.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
158,577 miles · 15 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
822 miles
Average per year
4,607 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 159,399 miles
  • 2025 – 158,577 miles
  • 2024 – 154,647 miles
  • 2023 – 149,147 miles
  • 2019 – 129,666 miles
  • 2018 – 126,984 miles
  • 2016 – 122,574 miles
  • 2015 – 114,896 miles
  • 2014 – 113,395 miles
  • 2013 – 113,395 miles
  • 2011 – 104,647 miles
  • 2010 – 96,401 miles
  • 2009 – 89,335 miles
  • 2008 – 81,226 miles
  • 2007 – 44,702 miles
  • 2006 – 65,483 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass159,399 miles
  • AdvisoryRear Seat removed at time of test

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

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

    Failure3 MOTs, 2009–2011

  • Exhaust corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017–2023

  • Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2011

  • Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2010–2011

  • Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2010–2011

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2011

Full MOT history

26 tests since 3 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass159,399 miles (+822)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    159,399 miles
    Test number
    583564254336
    • AdvisoryRear Seat removed at time of test

  2. Pass158,577 miles (+3,930)2 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    158,577 miles
    Test number
    183763958680
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated pin holed (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front slight play in steering relay arm bush
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive top of chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside washer poor
    • AdvisoryRear seats and seatbelts not fitted
    • AdvisorySteering linkage ball joint has slight play all (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryHandbrake effort on minimum 16% limit
    • AdvisoryHandbrake lever travel high

  3. Pass154,647 miles (+5,500)
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2025
    Odometer
    154,647 miles
    Test number
    385680813028

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass149,147 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    149,147 miles
    Test number
    803305124394
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust corroded
    • AdvisoryRear brake discs corroded

  5. Pass144,910 km (+6,243)
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    144,910 km
    Test number
    266896417193

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass138,667 km2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    138,667 km
    Test number
    472626814112
    • AdvisoryFront tyres wearing slightly
    • AdvisorySlight play in o/s/f track rod end

  7. Pass129,666 miles (+2,682)
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    129,666 miles
    Test number
    807820495449

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass126,984 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    126,984 miles
    Test number
    485330441691
    • AdvisoryAll coil springs corroded
    • AdvisoryFront and rear brake hose ferrules corroded
    • AdvisoryN/s and o/s rear outer sill panels corroded

  9. Pass122,766 km2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    122,766 km
    Test number
    140878152701
    • AdvisoryExhaust corroded
    • AdvisoryN/s/r brake binding

  10. Pass122,574 miles (+7,678)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    122,574 miles
    Test number
    810363996111
    • AdvisoryRear sills corroded

  11. Pass114,896 miles (+1,501)1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    114,896 miles
    Test number
    245107515257
    • NoteN/s/r and o/s/r outer sill panels corroded

  12. Pass113,395 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    113,395 miles
    Test number
    947318854326

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail113,395 miles2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,395 miles
    Test number
    397907054392
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  14. Pass113,395 miles (+979)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    113,395 miles
    Test number
    928355743374

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass112,416 miles (+7,769)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    112,416 miles
    Test number
    496821213075

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass104,647 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    104,647 miles
    Test number
    959900381242

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail104,647 miles (+103)1 dangerous4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,647 miles
    Test number
    427377171258
    • DangerousNearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureBrake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureStop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  18. Fail104,544 miles (+8,143)6 failures4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,544 miles
    Test number
    579402171295
    • FailureBrake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteFuel pipe/s corroded
    • NoteGeneral corrosion of underside

  19. Pass96,401 miles (+2,195)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    96,401 miles
    Test number
    213455330215
    • AdvisoryBonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
    • NoteFuel pipes corroded
    • NoteSlight corrosion on all the uner side of vehicle

  20. Fail94,206 miles (+4,871)6 failures2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,206 miles
    Test number
    764857790034
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • FailureNearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
    • FailureOffside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • Note1 offside front sidelight in-op
    • NoteCorrosion on chassis and fuel pipes

  21. Pass89,335 miles (+63)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    89,335 miles
    Test number
    203071519187
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

  22. Fail89,272 miles (+8,046)7 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,272 miles
    Test number
    543069799086
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureRear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureWindscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • FailureWindscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

  23. Pass81,226 miles (+36,524)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    81,226 miles
    Test number
    351472698034
    • AdvisoryNearside Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  24. Fail44,702 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,702 miles
    Test number
    621863997045
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • Repaired at testRear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

  25. Pass44,702 miles (-20,781)
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    44,702 miles
    Test number
    841633297098

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass65,483 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    65,483 miles
    Test number
    190504536485
    • NoteSome play n/s/f bottom b alljoint

Questions about 166 AAD

What vehicle is registration 166 AAD currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 166 AAD on a silver petrol Mitsubishi Pajero first used on 31 Dec 1997. Dateless registrations can be transferred between vehicles, so earlier MOT tests may have been under a different registration. Registered keeper details are not public and are not shown.
Does 166 AAD currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on 166 AAD is valid until 22 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on 166 AAD?
The MOT on 166 AAD is valid until 22 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has 166 AAD done?
166 AAD was recorded at 159,399 miles at its MOT on 23 Jun 2026, an average of 4,607 miles a year.
Has 166 AAD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 166 AAD has failed 6 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Dec 2014.
Has the mileage on 166 AAD ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 3 Apr 2007. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on 166 AAD find?
166 AAD passed its latest MOT on 23 Jun 2026 with 1 advisory: rear seat removed at time of test.

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