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M133 VJL

2008 Mitsubishi Pajero

Silver Diesel 2800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2014
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

121,621 mi
Last recorded121,621 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2013
Typical for 2008 Mitsubishi Pajero117,152 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM133 VJL
MakeMitsubishi
ModelPajero
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,800cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2013 121,621 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 14 Oct 2013 121,621 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

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

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 23 Oct 2012 116,674 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 10 Nov 2011 110,849 miles

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

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

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

n/s/f inner cv boot split

Pass 6 Nov 2010 102,035 miles

exhaust for corrosion

handbrake lever for travel

nearside front anti roll bar link for play

nearside rear anti roll bar saddle bush for play

only 4 passenger seats fitted at time of test

suspension shows sighns of age & wear

Fail 5 Nov 2010 102,034 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

exhaust for corrosion

handbrake lever for travel

nearside front anti roll bar link for play

nearside rear anti roll bar saddle bush for play

only 4 passenger seats fitted at time of test

suspension shows sighns of age & wear

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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M133 VJL is a 2008 Mitsubishi Pajero in Silver with a 2,800cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2008 Mitsubishi Pajero models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.0% with a typical mileage of 117,152 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 M133 VJL, 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 18 years old, this Mitsubishi Pajero is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was M133 VJL registered?

M133 VJL is a 2008 Mitsubishi Pajero, first registered on 20 March 2008.

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The MOT history for M133 VJL shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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