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L56 RKU

2006 Mitsubishi Pajero

Silver Diesel 2470cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2023
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

143,210 mi
Last recorded143,210 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2022
Typical for 2006 Mitsubishi Pajero125,892 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL56 RKU
MakeMitsubishi
ModelPajero
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,470cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2022 143,210 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2020 143,210 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 20 Mar 2020 143,210 miles

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Feb 2019 143,210 miles

some slight cracking on all tyres

Fail 1 Feb 2019 143,210 miles

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

some slight cracking on all tyres

Pass 12 Jun 2014 143,210 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2012 143,213 miles

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

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

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

Fail 17 Jan 2012 143,210 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 4 Jan 2012 143,210 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

brake warning light staying on

exhaust tailpipe badly corroded/ crumbling

nearside sill dented

Pass 6 Jan 2011 143,210 miles

interior rear view mirror not fitted

nearside outer sill damaged

offside and nearside front driveshaft inner boots split

Fail 4 Jan 2011 143,210 miles

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

Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)

Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

interior rear view mirror not fitted

nearside outer sill damaged

offside and nearside front driveshaft inner boots split

Pass 14 Dec 2009 142,881 miles

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

Pass 17 Dec 2008 129,675 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2007 113,480 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2007 113,475 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.2.4c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 3 Jan 2007 103,557 miles

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

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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L56 RKU is a 2006 Mitsubishi Pajero in Silver with a 2,470cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 L56 RKU, 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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What year was L56 RKU registered?

L56 RKU is a 2006 Mitsubishi Pajero, first registered on 1 January 2006.

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