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L55 BJW

2006 Mitsubishi Pajero

White Diesel 2800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

166,536 mi
Last recorded166,536 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2017
Typical for 2006 Mitsubishi Pajero125,892 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL55 BJW
MakeMitsubishi
ModelPajero
Year2006
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,800cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2017 166,536 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2016 166,235 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2016 166,235 miles

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

Pass 11 Dec 2015 165,535 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

additional light side lights inop on 2x lamps

Pass 28 Aug 2014 164,881 miles

Spare tyre defective

Fail 28 Aug 2014 164,881 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Spare tyre defective

Pass 23 Aug 2013 162,583 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2013 162,583 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 3 Aug 2012 157,807 miles

brake pipes at rear slightly corrodeing

fuel lines corrodeing

rear fog light output slightly reduced by bull bar

slight wear n/s/f idle arm ball joint

Fail 3 Aug 2012 157,807 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)

Offside Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)

brake pipes at rear slightly corrodeing

fuel lines corrodeing

rear fog light output slightly reduced by bull bar

slight wear n/s/f idle arm ball joint

Pass 16 Aug 2011 157,253 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 13 Aug 2010 152,806 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2009 151,391 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2009 151,391 miles

Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 5 Mar 2008 149,689 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Mar 2008 149,689 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2007 146,231 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2006 138,942 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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L55 BJW is a 2006 Mitsubishi Pajero in White with a 2,800cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 L55 BJW, 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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L55 BJW is a 2006 Mitsubishi Pajero, first registered on 1 April 2006.

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