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M197 RCY

2006 Mitsubishi Pajero

Grey Diesel 2830cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2017
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

106,850 mi
Last recorded106,850 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2016
Typical for 2006 Mitsubishi Pajero125,892 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM197 RCY
MakeMitsubishi
ModelPajero
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,830cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2016 106,850 miles

Both rear tyres stepping on inner edge, and cracking

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded near and offside, steel pipe from flexi to caliper (3.6.B.2c)

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened near and offside, upper and lower (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive within wheel arch (2.2.C.1h)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear pipes, near and offside corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexi, under wheelarch (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive near and offside (2.4.A.3)

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Rearmost set of seats not present at time of test

Underside of vehicle has general corrosion

Fail 7 Nov 2016 106,845 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded load compensator to rear flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded within wheel arch (2.2.C.1h)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Both rear tyres stepping on inner edge, and cracking

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded steel pipe from flexi to caliper, on near and offside (3.6.B.2c)

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened near and offside, upper and lower (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive within wheel arch (2.2.C.1h)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear, near and offside corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexi, under wheel arch (3.6.B.2c)

Offside tyre is cracking, and starting to go out of shape

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive near and offside (2.4.A.3)

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Rearmost seats not present at time of test

Towbar component slightly corroded offside rear (6.6.1)

Underside of vehicle has general corrosion

Pass 13 Nov 2014 10,595 miles

Both rear tyres stepped on inner edge

Fail 11 Nov 2014 10,595 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Both rear tyres stepped on inner edge

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 5 Sep 2013 96,887 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2012 83,272 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2012 83,272 miles

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

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

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

Pass 31 May 2011 70,758 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2010 63,558 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Mar 2010 63,447 miles

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

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2009 5,557 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2009 5,598 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2008 45,796 miles

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

Fail 8 Mar 2008 45,796 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Mar 2007 39,249 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 1 Mar 2007 39,107 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 31 Mar 2006 34,367 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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M197 RCY is a 2006 Mitsubishi Pajero in Grey with a 2,830cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 M197 RCY, 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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M197 RCY is a 2006 Mitsubishi Pajero, first registered on 10 April 2006.

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