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M578 VRR

2008 Mitsubishi Pajero

White Diesel 2800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2024
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

211,282 mi
Last recorded211,282 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2023
Typical for 2008 Mitsubishi Pajero117,152 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM578 VRR
MakeMitsubishi
ModelPajero
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,800cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2023 211,282 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis leg (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis leg (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2022 204,351 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2021 197,561 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 3 Sep 2020 190,841 miles
Pass 28 May 2019 184,289 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2018 178,310 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2017 176,981 miles

very bad engine oil leak

Fail 24 Jan 2017 176,891 miles

Nearside Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users spot light lens loose (6.1.B.1b)

very bad engine oil leak

Pass 16 Jan 2016 173,195 miles

Offside Front Lower pitman arm has slight play but servicable

Offside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 16 Jan 2016 173,195 miles

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

Offside Front Lower pitman arm has slight play but servicable

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

Offside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Jan 2015 164,842 miles

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

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

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

slight play in pitman arm joint but servicable

Fail 12 Jan 2015 164,842 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

slight play in pitman arm joint but servicable

Pass 16 Jan 2014 155,239 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2013 145,237 miles

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

pittman arm showing slight play

play in rear D bushes

rear inner pads look low

Fail 7 Jan 2013 145,237 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

pittman arm showing slight play

play in rear D bushes

rear inner pads look low

Pass 12 Jan 2012 136,693 miles

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

a little play in front wheel bearings

Fail 9 Jan 2012 136,643 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

a little play in front wheel bearings

Pass 17 Jan 2011 128,467 miles

Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Offside Front Upper Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 17 Jan 2011 128,467 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Offside Front Upper Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 12 Jan 2010 118,014 miles

Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting damaged but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

rear pinion oil seal leaking

Fail 12 Jan 2010 118,014 miles

Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting damaged but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

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

rear pinion oil seal leaking

Pass 12 Jan 2009 109,247 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Pass 18 Jan 2008 98,808 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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M578 VRR is a 2008 Mitsubishi Pajero in White with a 2,800cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

Across all 2008 Mitsubishi Pajero models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.0% with a typical mileage of 117,152 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 M578 VRR, 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 18 years old, this Mitsubishi Pajero is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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M578 VRR is a 2008 Mitsubishi Pajero, first registered on 1 January 2008.

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