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M63 SHG

2008 Mitsubishi Pajero

Silver Diesel 2830cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2025
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

126,449 mi
Last recorded126,449 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2024
Typical for 2008 Mitsubishi Pajero117,152 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM63 SHG
MakeMitsubishi
ModelPajero
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,830cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2024 126,449 miles

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

Offside Front arch corroded

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both (5.3.2 (b))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

hand brake travel to high

under the body corrosion

Fail 17 Jun 2024 126,448 miles

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

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

Offside Front arch corroded

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both (5.3.2 (b))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

hand brake travel to high

under the body corrosion

Pass 14 Nov 2022 143,523 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2022 143,523 miles

Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Nov 2021 135,338 miles
Pass 1 May 2019 120,338 miles

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

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Fail 23 Apr 2019 120,331 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (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 sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 11 Apr 2018 116,081 miles

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

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion at body mounting (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Inner Body has slight corrosion wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion at body mounting (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Inner Body has slight corrosion wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak engine ()

Pass 29 Apr 2017 110,105 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (7.1.2)

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

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

Fail 20 Apr 2017 113,105 miles

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

Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Both (6.1.B.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2016 109,196 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2016 109,196 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 2 Apr 2015 106,121 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2014 103,673 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Oil leak

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

exhaust flexible joint corroded

offside rear handbrake efficicency low

possible injector leak, further investgation recommended

Fail 24 Apr 2014 103,673 miles

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

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

Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

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

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Oil leak

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

exhaust flexible joint corroded

offside rear handbrake efficicency low

possible injector leak, further investgation recommended

Pass 9 Jan 2013 99,162 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2012 95,689 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2011 91,593 miles

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

n/s/r tyre cracking

Pass 14 Jan 2010 88,280 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar synthetic mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Rear Anti-roll bar synthetic mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 12 Jan 2010 88,215 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar synthetic mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Rear Anti-roll bar synthetic mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Jan 2009 78,339 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Jan 2008 67,248 miles

all brake discs slightly pitted.

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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M63 SHG is a 2008 Mitsubishi Pajero in Silver with a 2,830cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 M63 SHG, 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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M63 SHG is a 2008 Mitsubishi Pajero, first registered on 16 January 2008.

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