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M146 ECL

2008 Mitsubishi Pajero

Green Diesel 2800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2025
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

136,887 mi
Last recorded136,887 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2024
Typical for 2008 Mitsubishi Pajero117,152 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM146 ECL
MakeMitsubishi
ModelPajero
Year2008
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,800cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2024 136,887 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2023 133,143 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2022 127,075 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2021 124,649 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear tyre tread damaged

fuel pipes corroded

Fail 21 Sep 2021 124,649 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective unable to check fuel cap (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear fog lamp missing april 1st 1980 onwards (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear tyre tread damaged

fuel pipes corroded

Pass 14 Sep 2020 122,747 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Pass 11 Sep 2019 118,484 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2018 118,254 miles

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

Fail 31 Jul 2018 118,239 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 21 Jul 2017 116,997 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak ()

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded short pipe to flexy (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 18 Jul 2017 116,976 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Nearside Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak ()

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded short pipe to flexy (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 11 Jul 2016 115,057 miles

Offside Front Offside front brake pads not replaced

Oil leak Has serious oil leak ()

Fail 28 Jun 2016 114,832 miles

Centre Emissions not tested Exhaust blowing at middle section (7.4.B.1) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Major leak from exhaust system (7.1.2) DANGEROUS

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

Oil leak Has serious oil leak ()

Fail 6 Jul 2015 110,399 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 6 Jul 2015 110,399 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2014 107,917 miles

both front wipers

Fail 2 Jul 2014 107,878 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

both front wipers

Pass 19 Jun 2013 103,504 miles

All four tyres have splits in the tread

drivers wiper

front to rear metal brake pipe

Fail 14 Jun 2013 103,500 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

All four tyres have splits in the tread

drivers wiper

front to rear metal brake pipe

Pass 6 Jun 2012 99,921 miles
Pass 27 May 2011 97,456 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 2 Jun 2010 95,924 miles
Pass 29 May 2009 93,454 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2008 87,686 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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M146 ECL is a 2008 Mitsubishi Pajero in Green with a 2,800cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 M146 ECL, 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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M146 ECL is a 2008 Mitsubishi Pajero, first registered on 1 June 2008.

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