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P538 RNE

2008 Mitsubishi Pajero

Silver Diesel 2800cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jul 2027
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

144,667 mi
Last recorded144,667 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Mitsubishi Pajero117,152 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP538 RNE
MakeMitsubishi
ModelPajero
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,800cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2026 144,667 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Trailer electrical socket insecure (4.10 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2024 139,667 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2024 139,665 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced near body mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced near body mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2024 138,914 miles

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

Fail 19 Dec 2023 138,910 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner wheel arch (at subframe mount) (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner wheel arch (at subframe mount) (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 15 May 2018 133,984 miles

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

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

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

low oil level none

Fail 2 May 2018 133,903 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working and its broken aswell (1.3.2b)

Rear rear brake binding both (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

low oil level none

Pass 25 Apr 2017 129,369 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2016 124,085 miles
Pass 16 May 2015 121,602 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2014 118,241 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2014 118,241 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 23 Apr 2013 114,964 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2013 114,963 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

Fail 23 Apr 2012 112,282 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2012 112,282 miles
Pass 4 May 2011 106,734 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2010 103,269 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2009 99,942 miles
Fail 18 May 2009 99,930 miles

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

Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 14 Jun 2008 97,117 miles

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 14 Jun 2008 97,117 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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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P538 RNE is a 2008 Mitsubishi Pajero in Silver with a 2,800cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 P538 RNE, 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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What year was P538 RNE registered?

P538 RNE is a 2008 Mitsubishi Pajero, first registered on 17 June 2008.

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The MOT history for P538 RNE shows 22 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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