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M552 RTX

2006 Mitsubishi Pajero

Green Diesel 2800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2021
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

148,849 mi
Last recorded148,849 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2020
Typical for 2006 Mitsubishi Pajero125,892 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM552 RTX
MakeMitsubishi
ModelPajero
Year2006
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,800cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2020 148,849 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2020 148,842 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Pass 18 May 2019 148,796 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2018 145,925 miles

all front suspension dust covers in poor condition

exhaust corroded

free play in front wheel bearings

rear brake pads getting low

steering joint dust covers in poor condition

Fail 8 May 2018 145,925 miles

all front suspension dust covers in poor condition

exhaust corroded

free play in front wheel bearings

rear brake pads getting low

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

steering joint dust covers in poor condition

Pass 10 May 2017 141,527 miles

exhaust corroded

free play in front wheel bearing

Fail 10 May 2017 141,527 miles

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

exhaust corroded

free play in front wheel bearing

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 12 May 2016 141,403 miles

exhaust corroded

free play in nearside front wheel bearing

rear seats missing

Pass 22 Dec 2014 133,387 miles

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

advise nearside front wheel bearing movement

offside nearside rear antiroll bar clamp bushes movement

Fail 12 Dec 2014 133,387 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

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

advise nearside front wheel bearing movement

offside nearside rear antiroll bar clamp bushes movement

Pass 19 Nov 2013 122,385 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2012 112,831 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2011 105,385 miles

o/s/f tyre slightly worn on inner edge

Fail 30 Nov 2011 105,385 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

o/s/f tyre slightly worn on inner edge

suspect rear pads low

Pass 30 Jun 2010 89,958 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2009 81,773 miles

exhaust rusty

Pass 4 Jun 2008 72,085 miles

freeplay in front wheel bearings

freeplay in steering idlers

Pass 18 May 2007 62,538 miles
Pass 8 May 2006 55,843 miles

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

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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M552 RTX is a 2006 Mitsubishi Pajero in Green with a 2,800cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 M552 RTX, 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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M552 RTX is a 2006 Mitsubishi Pajero, first registered on 8 May 2006.

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