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M973 TAB

2006 Mitsubishi Pajero

Cream Diesel 2800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

170,864 mi
Last recorded170,864 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2013
Typical for 2006 Mitsubishi Pajero125,892 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM973 TAB
MakeMitsubishi
ModelPajero
Year2006
ColourCream
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,800cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2013 170,864 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2013 170,864 miles

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

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

Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

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

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

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

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

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Pass 18 Dec 2012 160,409 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2011 152,182 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2010 142,221 miles

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

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

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

Fail 29 May 2010 140,088 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 2 Apr 2009 123,137 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

iner cv boot split

Pass 17 Jun 2008 119,904 miles

both bottom ball joints slight play

n/s/r brake disc corroded

Pass 15 Jun 2007 111,797 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2006 100,166 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2006 100,166 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

engine noise

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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M973 TAB is a 2006 Mitsubishi Pajero in Cream with a 2,800cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 M973 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 20 years old, this Mitsubishi Pajero is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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M973 TAB is a 2006 Mitsubishi Pajero, first registered on 1 May 2006.

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