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M66 SSS

1996 Mitsubishi Pajero

Blue Diesel 2830cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

265,662 mi
Last recorded265,662 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2014
Typical for 1996 Mitsubishi Pajero124,885 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM66 SSS
MakeMitsubishi
ModelPajero
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,830cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2014 265,662 miles

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

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Pass 2 Aug 2013 253,244 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Pass 25 Jul 2012 240,558 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2012 240,558 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 10 Aug 2011 225,612 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2010 210,213 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2010 210,172 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 27 Jun 2009 19,677 miles

exhaust rusty

fuel pipes rusty

slight play in both bottom ball joints

slight play in o/s/f bottom shocker mount

slight play in pitman and idler arms

small chips in windscreen

Fail 24 Jun 2009 196,316 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

exhaust rusty

front pads look low

fuel pipes rusty

slight play in both bottom ball joints

slight play in o/s/f bottom shocker mount

slight play in pitman and idler arms

small chips in windscreen

Pass 20 May 2008 169,650 miles

slight engine oil leak

Fail 20 May 2008 169,650 miles

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

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

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

exhaust flexy poor

fuel pipes rusty

most brake pipes slightly corroded

slight engine oil leak

slight play in both rear roll bar bush's

slight play in idler arm

very slight play in n/s bottom ball joint

Pass 21 May 2007 156,963 miles
Fail 21 May 2007 156,963 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

all brake pies rusty. †rear anti roll bar bushes slight play. †o/s/f bottom ball joint slight play. †pitman arm slight play in ball joint. †slight front and rear brake judder.

Pass 31 May 2006 148,527 miles

D light on dash not working

front pads look to be getting low

fuel pipes very rusty

most brake pipes started to corrode

n/s/r 4wd light on dash not working

n/sr shocker damp

rear pads look to be getting low

slight front brake judder recorded

slight play in pitman arm

slight play in rear roll bar bush's

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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M66 SSS is a 1996 Mitsubishi Pajero in Blue with a 2,830cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

Across all 1996 Mitsubishi Pajero models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.0% with a typical mileage of 124,885 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 M66 SSS, 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 30 years old, this Mitsubishi Pajero is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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M66 SSS is a 1996 Mitsubishi Pajero, first registered on 31 December 1996.

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