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M181 OEL

2006 Mitsubishi Pajero

Blue Diesel 2830cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2021
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

134,300 mi
Last recorded134,300 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2020
Typical for 2006 Mitsubishi Pajero125,892 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM181 OEL
MakeMitsubishi
ModelPajero
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,830cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2020 134,300 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material N/S AND O/S (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 11 Jun 2019 133,679 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 15 Jun 2018 129,200 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2017 118,259 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Fail 12 Jun 2017 118,259 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

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

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

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

all four tyres cracking

Pass 19 May 2016 112,133 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front and rear (3.5.1g)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front too rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear 3mm (4.1.E.1)

slight play in both front lower ball joints

slight play in both front suspension upper arm bushes

slight play in both front wheel bearings

slight play in steering idler arm

Fail 17 May 2016 112,133 miles

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

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

Nearside Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front and rear (3.5.1g)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front too rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear 3mm (4.1.E.1)

slight play in both front lower ball joints

slight play in both front suspension upper arm bushes

slight play in both front wheel bearings

slight play in steering idler arm

Pass 13 May 2015 107,445 miles

both rear tyres are wearing low 3mm

o/s/f tyre is 4mm

rear brake pads are wearing a little low

rear exhaust is a little rusty

slight play in both front wheel bearings

slight play in the o/s outer track rod end

slight play in the steering idler and pitman arm

Fail 13 May 2015 107,445 miles

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

both rear tyres are wearing low 3mm

o/s/f tyre is 4mm

rear brake pads are wearing a little low

rear exhaust is a little rusty

slight play in both front wheel bearings

slight play in the o/s outer track rod end

slight play in the steering idler and pitman arm

Pass 15 May 2014 103,410 miles

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

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

both front and rear brake pads are wearing low

both rear shock absorber covers are quite rusty

front too rear brake pipe is quite rusty

slight play in both front wheel bearings

Pass 4 Jun 2013 98,705 miles

n/s/f tyre is worn low on the outer edge

o/s/r of the vehicles chassis is getting quite rusty

slight play in both front wheel bearings

slight play in the steering idler

Pass 22 May 2012 95,205 miles

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

Inner Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2011 89,233 miles

Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 9 Jun 2010 82,709 miles

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 2 Jun 2009 74,775 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2008 68,780 miles

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

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

emissions close to limits

evidence of play in steering pitman arm

Pass 5 Jun 2007 63,015 miles

EMISSION CLOSE TO LIMITS

EVIDENCE OF PLAY IN STEERING PITMAN ARM

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2006 55,544 miles

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

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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M181 OEL is a 2006 Mitsubishi Pajero in Blue with a 2,830cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 M181 OEL, 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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M181 OEL is a 2006 Mitsubishi Pajero, first registered on 15 June 2006.

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