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Mitsubishi Pajero

Blue · Diesel · 1994 · 2,800 cc

L98 XTCMOT history

L98 XTC is a blue diesel Mitsubishi Pajero first used on 1 Mar 2004. Its MOT expired on 5 May 2017 and it has passed 9 of 16 MOT tests, with 188,293 km recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 May 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 5 May 2017
Mileage
188,293 km
At MOT on 13 May 2025
MOT tests
16
9 passed · 7 failed
Per year
4,287 km
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L98 XTC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mitsubishi
Model
Pajero
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,800 cc
Year of manufacture
1994
First used
1 Mar 2004
MOT status
MOT expired on 5 May 2017
Latest MOT test
13 May 2025 (Fail)

Mileage history

L98 XTC was last recorded at 188,293 km on 13 May 2025, 101 km more than at the previous MOT on 28 Aug 2018.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
188,192 km · 28 Aug 2018
Between the last two tests
101 km
Average per year
4,287 km

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 188,293 km
  • 2018 – 188,192 km
  • 2016 – 173,768 km
  • 2010 – 138,425 km
  • 2009 – 132,658 km
  • 2007 – 112,197 km

What the latest MOT found

Fail188,293 km
  • DangerousRear -Drivetrain has fault (4wd system) cannot rotate wheels when rear is lifted
  • MajorBrake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
  • MajorFront Registration plate inscription illegible -Broken (0.1 (b))
  • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded - Caliper attached 3” (1.1.11 (c))
  • MajorNearside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
  • MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Splitter to caliper flex (1.1.11 (c))
  • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded - Caliper attached 3” (1.1.11 (c))
  • MajorOffside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
  • MajorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded - Splitter to caliper flex (1.1.11 (c))
  • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
  • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
  • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
  • Advisory- Excessive corrosion throughout chassis, suspension and its braking components
  • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material - From axle to central area of chassis (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryCentral Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryFront Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
  • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corrodedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement - NS/OS (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule NS/ OS (1.1.12 (f) (i))

What MOT failures 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.

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2015

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2016

  • Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively

    Failure2 MOTs, 2008–2015

  • Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively

    Failure2 MOTs, 2008–2015

Full MOT history

16 tests since 10 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail188,293 km (+101)1 dangerous15 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    188,293 km
    Test number
    892773050528
    • DangerousRear -Drivetrain has fault (4wd system) cannot rotate wheels when rear is lifted
    • MajorBrake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
    • MajorFront Registration plate inscription illegible -Broken (0.1 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded - Caliper attached 3” (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Splitter to caliper flex (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded - Caliper attached 3” (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded - Splitter to caliper flex (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • Advisory- Excessive corrosion throughout chassis, suspension and its braking components
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material - From axle to central area of chassis (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement - NS/OS (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule NS/ OS (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  2. Fail188,192 km (+14,424)1 dangerous6 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    188,192 km
    Test number
    699682392343
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorBattery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Pass173,768 km6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2017
    Odometer
    173,768 km
    Test number
    127019812463
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNo rear seats

  4. Pass157,034 miles (+15)3 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2016
    Odometer
    157,034 miles
    Test number
    666526625145
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteFuel Pipes Badly Corroded
    • NoteN/S/F Lower ball joint creaking
    • NoteTowing socket cover missing

  5. Fail157,019 miles (+9,057)10 failures3 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    157,019 miles
    Test number
    526820825145
    • FailureDirection indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureHazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteFuel Pipes Badly Corroded
    • NoteN/S/F Lower ball joint creaking
    • NoteTowing socket cover missing

  6. Pass147,962 miles (+41)
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    147,962 miles
    Test number
    219654104464

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail147,921 miles (+4,576)1 dangerous6 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    147,921 miles
    Test number
    908669574000
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureCentre Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Front Battery insecure (1.9.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

  8. Pass143,345 miles (+236)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    143,345 miles
    Test number
    346910231258
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteFuel pipe/s corroded

  9. Fail143,109 miles1 dangerous7 failures2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,109 miles
    Test number
    158793701229
    • DangerousBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureRear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)
    • FailureWindscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteFront and rear brake pipes becoming corroded
    • NoteFuel pipes corroded
    • NoteNsf brake disc scored

  10. Pass138,425 km (+5,767)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    138,425 km
    Test number
    372074120413
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteNoise from near side front suspension

  11. Pass132,658 km2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    132,658 km
    Test number
    434212539294
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  12. Pass123,147 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    123,147 miles
    Test number
    350911448218
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  13. Fail123,147 miles3 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,147 miles
    Test number
    652421448206
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  14. Pass112,197 km
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    112,197 km
    Test number
    270885027249

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail111,936 miles (+10,535)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,936 miles
    Test number
    100230727280
    • FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • FailureRear Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass101,401 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    101,401 miles
    Test number
    580372926231
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Questions about L98 XTC

Does L98 XTC currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L98 XTC expired on 5 May 2017, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L98 XTC?
The MOT on L98 XTC expired on 5 May 2017. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L98 XTC done?
L98 XTC was recorded at 188,293 km at its MOT on 13 May 2025, an average of 4,287 km a year.
Has L98 XTC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L98 XTC has failed 7 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 13 May 2025.
Has the mileage on L98 XTC ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on L98 XTC find?
L98 XTC failed its latest MOT on 13 May 2025 with 1 dangerous defect, 15 major defects and 8 advisories: rear -drivetrain has fault (4wd system) cannot rotate wheels when rear is lifted; brake lever has insufficient reserve travel; front registration plate inscription illegible -broken, and 21 more.

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