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V698 JTO

2006 Mitsubishi Pajero

Silver Diesel 3200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Dec 2026
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

162,248 mi
Last recorded162,248 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2025
Typical for 2006 Mitsubishi Pajero125,892 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV698 JTO
MakeMitsubishi
ModelPajero
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,200cc

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2025 162,248 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive Rear differential seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Underbody corrosion to floor and suspension components

Pass 7 Dec 2024 159,727 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 6 Dec 2024 159,724 miles

Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting adjacent to both sides rear top shock absorber mounts holes in chassis to body (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 7 Dec 2023 157,485 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

under body has light surface corrosion

Pass 14 Dec 2022 155,604 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

vehicle has sustained alot of underbody welding

Pass 23 Dec 2021 151,177 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive at rear differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

inner sills have been repaired several times and patches are ageing along with original parts of inner sills

Fail 16 Dec 2021 151,168 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both sides very poor pattern (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner and outer sills adjacent to suspension and seat belt mounting points (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner and outer sills adjacent to suspension and seat belt mounts (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive at rear differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

inner sills have been repaired several times and patches are ageing along with original parts of inner sills

Pass 16 Dec 2020 147,721 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all four of vehicles (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

under body has sustained welding to inner sills and furthermore has wide spread surface corrosion to under body and suspension components.

Pass 16 Dec 2019 144,464 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all four of vehicles (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin all esp front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

under body and suspension components have wide spread surface corrosion

Pass 12 Dec 2018 139,567 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all four (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

under body and suspension components corroded

Fail 12 Dec 2018 139,566 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all four (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

under body and suspension components corroded

Pass 18 Dec 2017 135,038 miles

Body has slight corrosion under body esp inner sills (6.1.B.2)

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (1.7.5a)

Pass 15 Dec 2016 130,338 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2016 130,337 miles

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings both sides rear inner sill sections (6.1.B.2)

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both sides (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 21 Dec 2015 124,726 miles

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both sides (1.7.5a)

blistering on inner arch n/s/r

Fail 21 Dec 2015 124,726 miles

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both sides (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

blistering on inner arch n/s/r

Pass 15 Dec 2014 120,172 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

oil leak at rear diff

Pass 6 Dec 2013 115,000 miles

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

Fail 6 Dec 2013 115,000 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 15 Dec 2012 109,266 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 14 Dec 2012 109,265 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 19 Dec 2011 104,954 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 19 Dec 2011 104,954 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

both rear seats folded

Pass 13 Dec 2010 100,714 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2009 98,158 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2008 94,207 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

handbrake lever has little reserve travel and will require attention soon

Pass 10 Dec 2007 91,353 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 4 Dec 2006 84,620 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2006 81,951 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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V698 JTO is a 2006 Mitsubishi Pajero in Silver with a 3,200cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

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 V698 JTO, 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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V698 JTO is a 2006 Mitsubishi Pajero, first registered on 1 March 2006.

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