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BIG 5961

2007 Mitsubishi Pajero

Blue Diesel 2830cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Dec 2023
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

285,000 mi
Last recorded285,000 miles
Recorded on24 Dec 2022
Typical for 2007 Mitsubishi Pajero130,697 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBIG 5961
MakeMitsubishi
ModelPajero
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,830cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Dec 2022 285,000 miles
Fail 24 Dec 2022 285,000 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Oct 2021 262,977 miles

fuel pipes corroded

underbody corrosion

Fail 18 Oct 2021 262,976 miles

Front Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit both batterys (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

underbody corrosion

fuel pipes corroded

Pass 24 Oct 2020 254,514 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2020 254,414 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2019 236,834 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2019 236,808 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2018 226,897 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2016 211,862 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 31 May 2016 211,862 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded across axle (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded compensator to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 6 May 2015 207,848 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 29 Apr 2014 204,650 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2013 191,057 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2012 178,452 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Apr 2011 161,212 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2010 149,231 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)

Pass 11 May 2009 140,348 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 May 2008 128,897 miles

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

Fail 12 May 2008 128,897 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 22 May 2007 119,670 miles

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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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BIG 5961 is a 2007 Mitsubishi Pajero in Blue with a 2,830cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2007 Mitsubishi Pajero models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.3% with a typical mileage of 130,697 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 BIG 5961, 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 19 years old, this Mitsubishi Pajero is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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BIG 5961 is a 2007 Mitsubishi Pajero, first registered on 1 June 2007.

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