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M766 TAB

2005 Mitsubishi Pajero

Blue Diesel 2835cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2022
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

184,724 mi
Last recorded184,724 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2022
Typical for 2005 Mitsubishi Pajero131,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM766 TAB
MakeMitsubishi
ModelPajero
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,835cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Fail 31 Jan 2022 184,724 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded From centre to rear load compensator (1.1.11 (c))

Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Nearside centre and rearward through main suspension mounting area’s (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded Centre through rear ()

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis throughout centre and rear has considerably corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 29 Jan 2021 181,698 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Alongside chassis on route to flexy hose (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded Advise attention soon ()

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Rear of nearside and offside inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Jan 2021 181,697 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Alongside chassis on route to flexy hose (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded Advise attention soon ()

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Rear of nearside and offside inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2019 177,522 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Slightly corroded rear on route to flexy hose and on rear axle nearside (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded Rear ()

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

Fail 5 Jul 2019 177,522 miles

Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Nearside and offside rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Slightly corroded rear on route to flexy hose and on rear axle nearside (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded Rear ()

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Badly perished advise replace (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Feb 2018 173,565 miles

(Odometer changed at 082172 miles to replacement odometer reading 173565 miles)

Brake pipe slightly corroded Across rear axle centre to nearside (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded On route to rear axle (3.6.B.2c)

Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint Nearside and offside has very slight vertical lift play (2.5.B.1a)

Slight corrosion to chassis Nearside and offside rear

Pass 26 Oct 2015 81,604 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Nearside rear on route to flexy hose (3.6.B.2c)

Slight corrosion to fuel pipe rear nearside

Steering pivot point has slight play Nearside steering idler/drop arm (2.2.B.1g)

Fail 24 Oct 2015 81,593 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Nearside, rear of centre within trailing arm mounting area, chassis excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded Nearside rear on route to flexy hose (3.6.B.2c)

Slight corrosion to fuel pipe rear nearside

Steering pivot point has slight play Nearside steering idler/drop arm (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 3 Oct 2014 79,394 miles

exhaust deteriorated advise replace soon.

Fail 3 Oct 2014 79,394 miles

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

exhaust deteriorated advise replace soon.

Pass 13 Sep 2013 78,249 miles

catalyst covering deteriating

Fail 12 Sep 2013 78,248 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

catalyst covering deteriating

Pass 11 Sep 2012 77,361 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2011 75,873 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2010 74,251 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2010 74,248 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2009 71,371 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2008 68,267 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2008 68,267 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 18 Sep 2007 64,868 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2006 61,265 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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M766 TAB is a 2005 Mitsubishi Pajero in Blue with a 2,835cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

Across all 2005 Mitsubishi Pajero models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.7% with a typical mileage of 131,215 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 M766 TAB, 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 21 years old, this Mitsubishi Pajero is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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M766 TAB is a 2005 Mitsubishi Pajero, first registered on 1 October 2005.

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