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B166 LES

2000 Mitsubishi Pajero

Grey Diesel 2470cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jul 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

190,772 mi
Last recorded190,772 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2025
Typical for 2000 Mitsubishi Pajero155,098 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB166 LES
MakeMitsubishi
ModelPajero
Year2000
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,470cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2025 190,772 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Jun 2025 190,767 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 23 May 2024 186,906 miles

Nearside Front Intermediate drop arm deformed but serviceable (2.1.3 (c) (i))

Fail 22 May 2024 186,876 miles

Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Nearside Front Intermediate drop arm deformed but serviceable (2.1.3 (c) (i))

Pass 10 May 2023 185,011 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 16 May 2022 182,305 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 May 2021 180,527 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

nearside rear inner & outer sill areas very corroded.

Pass 31 Oct 2019 179,894 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2018 174,911 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2017 172,636 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

rear exhaust running close shock absorber.brake light dash ,

Fail 24 Oct 2017 172,621 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

rear exhaust running close shock absorber.brake light dash ,

Pass 26 Oct 2016 169,077 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear rear exhaust fouling shock

Pass 14 Oct 2015 160,926 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 21 Oct 2014 156,346 miles

Oil leak

Pass 21 Aug 2013 148,704 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2012 142,757 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2012 142,744 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 7 Feb 2011 136,884 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 7 Feb 2011 136,884 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 15 May 2009 131,515 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

surface corrosion on some brake flexy hose ferrules . rear pads low

Pass 15 May 2009 131,515 miles

surface corrosion on some brake flexy hose ferrules . rear pads low

Pass 26 Feb 2008 125,775 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2007 122,283 miles

n/s screen washer poor...

play in n/s steering joint...

Pass 23 Feb 2006 119,086 miles

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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B166 LES is a 2000 Mitsubishi Pajero in Grey with a 2,470cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2000 Mitsubishi Pajero models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.5% with a typical mileage of 155,098 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 B166 LES, 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 26 years old, this Mitsubishi Pajero is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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B166 LES is a 2000 Mitsubishi Pajero, first registered on 7 March 2000.

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