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L159 YEY

2006 Mitsubishi Pajero

Green Diesel 2835cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2022
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

160,000 mi
Last recorded160,000 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2021
Typical for 2006 Mitsubishi Pajero125,892 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL159 YEY
MakeMitsubishi
ModelPajero
Year2006
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,835cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2021 160,000 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2018 146,145 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2017 146,335 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2017 146,335 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working sidelight (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working sidelight (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

Stop lamp not working All (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Mar 2016 145,188 miles

corrosion & grease on all rear brake pipes

Pass 28 Apr 2015 143,870 miles

All rear brake pipes corroded

Fuel pipes under car corroded

Fail 24 Apr 2015 143,867 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

All rear brake pipes corroded

Fuel pipes under car corroded

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2014 138,859 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2013 132,719 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2012 128,184 miles

all rear anti roll bar link and d bushes worn

rear axle brake pipes corroded

Pass 8 Feb 2011 123,556 miles

all rear axle brake pipes corroded strong advise

fuel pipes corroding

o/s/rear shocker misting oil but damping ok

rear radius arm front bushes splitting

slight play in both front wheel bearings

Fail 8 Feb 2011 123,556 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

all rear axle brake pipes corroded strong advise

fuel pipes corroding

o/s/rear shocker misting oil but damping ok

rear radius arm front bushes splitting

slight play in both front wheel bearings

Pass 19 Feb 2010 113,176 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

corrosion on rear brake lines near back axle

offside front brake binding slightly

Pass 6 Dec 2008 101,760 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2007 92,213 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2006 73,849 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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L159 YEY is a 2006 Mitsubishi Pajero in Green with a 2,835cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 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 L159 YEY, 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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L159 YEY is a 2006 Mitsubishi Pajero, first registered on 12 October 2006.

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