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M454 VAJ

2006 Mitsubishi Pajero

Red Diesel 2830cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2024
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

228,594 mi
Last recorded228,594 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2023
Typical for 2006 Mitsubishi Pajero125,892 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM454 VAJ
MakeMitsubishi
ModelPajero
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,830cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2023 228,594 miles

Both inner sills have surface corrosion

Engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 28 Nov 2022 209,255 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2021 186,641 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2020 170,755 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 23 Nov 2020 170,709 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner sill holed due to corrosion just in front of rear wheel arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner sill holed due to corrosion just in front of rear wheel arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 11 Jan 2019 164,958 miles

Nearside Rear Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 10 Nov 2017 157,558 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2017 157,310 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2016 157,295 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2015 151,340 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2014 143,377 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2013 133,426 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2012 128,296 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2011 122,595 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2011 122,587 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2010 116,125 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2010 116,125 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2009 108,828 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2009 108,828 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 1 Oct 2008 103,470 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2008 103,470 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 4 Apr 2007 90,338 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2007 90,338 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2006 76,150 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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M454 VAJ is a 2006 Mitsubishi Pajero in Red with a 2,830cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 M454 VAJ, 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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What year was M454 VAJ registered?

M454 VAJ is a 2006 Mitsubishi Pajero, first registered on 30 March 2006.

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