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M261 CJC

2006 Mitsubishi Pajero

Red Diesel 2835cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2015
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

114,667 mi
Last recorded114,667 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2014
Typical for 2006 Mitsubishi Pajero125,892 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM261 CJC
MakeMitsubishi
ModelPajero
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,835cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2014 114,667 miles

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

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

corrosion on both centre chassis

corrosion on fuel tank shield

corrosion on tow bar

Fail 26 Nov 2014 114,656 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Nearside Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

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

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

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

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

corrosion on both centre chassis

corrosion on fuel tank shield

corrosion on tow bar

Pass 11 Nov 2013 110,502 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2013 110,502 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2012 106,861 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2012 106,861 miles

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 21 Jul 2011 102,089 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2011 102,057 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 9 Apr 2010 94,918 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2010 94,918 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 4 Dec 2008 88,959 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2007 84,142 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2006 80,718 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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M261 CJC is a 2006 Mitsubishi Pajero in Red with a 2,835cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 M261 CJC, 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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M261 CJC is a 2006 Mitsubishi Pajero, first registered on 1 December 2006.

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