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M157 VGR

2006 Mitsubishi Pajero

White Diesel 2830cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2018
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

175,371 mi
Last recorded175,371 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2017
Typical for 2006 Mitsubishi Pajero125,892 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM157 VGR
MakeMitsubishi
ModelPajero
Year2006
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,830cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2017 175,371 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 5 Apr 2017 175,323 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 19 Nov 2014 175,323 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 19 Nov 2014 175,323 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 19 Nov 2013 164,342 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Oil leak

Fail 19 Nov 2013 164,323 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Oil leak

Pass 21 Nov 2012 144,251 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 7 Sep 2011 139,606 miles

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

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

brake pipes covered in grease

front brake discs corroded

Pass 17 Nov 2010 135,500 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2009 131,060 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2007 116,343 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2006 101,935 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2006 101,935 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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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M157 VGR is a 2006 Mitsubishi Pajero in White with a 2,830cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 M157 VGR, 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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M157 VGR is a 2006 Mitsubishi Pajero, first registered on 6 April 2006.

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