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PY57 VBD

2008 Mitsubishi Pajero

Red Diesel 3200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Sep 2026
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

194,662 mi
Last recorded194,662 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Mitsubishi Pajero117,152 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPY57 VBD
MakeMitsubishi
ModelPajero
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,200cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 13 Aug 2025 194,662 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2024 187,704 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2023 175,505 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2022 163,472 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2021 153,410 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2020 143,264 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2019 137,850 miles
Pass 17 May 2019 137,844 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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PY57 VBD is a 2008 Mitsubishi Pajero in Red with a 3,200cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 PY57 VBD, 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 PY57 VBD registered?

PY57 VBD is a 2008 Mitsubishi Pajero, first registered on 31 December 2008.

Is PY57 VBD safe to buy?

The MOT history for PY57 VBD shows 8 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does PY57 VBD have outstanding finance?

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