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J61 GAU

2006 Mitsubishi Pajero

Grey Diesel 2470cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2021
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

131,686 mi
Last recorded131,686 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2020
Typical for 2006 Mitsubishi Pajero125,892 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ61 GAU
MakeMitsubishi
ModelPajero
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,470cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2020 131,686 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases both centre boxes (6.1.2 (a))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Aug 2020 131,684 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases both centre boxes (6.1.2 (a))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2019 131,684 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to both sides front brake hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Aug 2019 131,683 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to both sides front brake hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2018 131,683 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2017 131,642 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

REAR BRAKE PIPES GREASED

Pass 2 Aug 2016 128,122 miles

Alternator wiring chafing on steering column

Oil leak ()

Fail 18 Aug 2015 123,978 miles

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively N/S & O/S (8.2.2)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Brake pipes greased

Front Diff actuator gaiter insecure

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Front Tyre worn on inner edge

Oil leak

Rear Brake pads very low

Pass 18 Aug 2015 123,978 miles

Brake pipes greased

Offside Front Tyre worn on inner edge

Oil leak

Pass 15 Aug 2014 116,112 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2014 116,062 miles

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

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber detached (2.7.2b)

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

N/S front tyre worn on inner edge

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

Oil leak

Pass 22 Jul 2013 107,741 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Oil leak

Pass 24 Jul 2012 101,765 miles

Both front brakes binding slightly

Exhaust corroded

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Oil leak

Slight play in steering box drop arm

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 24 Jul 2012 101,744 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Both front brakes binding slightly

Exhaust corroded

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Oil leak

Slight play in steering box drop arm

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 20 Jul 2011 97,035 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 11 Jul 2011 96,998 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 10 Aug 2010 91,195 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2010 91,078 miles

Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Air con belt tensioner faulty (seized)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

Screw & nail in n/s rear tyre

Pass 6 Aug 2009 83,537 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2009 83,500 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Nearside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

Pass 16 Jul 2008 77,379 miles

front tyres wearing on outers

rear pads look low

Pass 31 Jul 2007 73,009 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2007 72,964 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 27 Feb 2006 97,248 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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J61 GAU is a 2006 Mitsubishi Pajero in Grey with a 2,470cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 2006 Mitsubishi Pajero models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.0% with a typical mileage of 125,892 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 J61 GAU, 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 20 years old, this Mitsubishi Pajero is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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J61 GAU is a 2006 Mitsubishi Pajero, first registered on 3 March 2006.

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