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V965 VKE

2020 Mitsubishi Pajero

Grey Petrol 659cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Apr 2027
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

104,415 mi
Last recorded104,415 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2026
Typical for 2020 Mitsubishi Pajero111,824 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV965 VKE
MakeMitsubishi
ModelPajero
Year2020
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine659cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2026 104,415 miles

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

Fail 9 Oct 2025 104,411 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak blowing just before joint to back box (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp pattern poor

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2024 104,381 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2024 104,381 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 May 2023 93,869 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 May 2022 89,549 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 12 May 2022 89,547 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Apr 2021 82,602 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 28 Apr 2020 78,390 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2020 78,390 miles

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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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V965 VKE is a 2020 Mitsubishi Pajero in Grey with a 659cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 2020 Mitsubishi Pajero models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.2% with a typical mileage of 111,824 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 V965 VKE, 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 6 years old, this Mitsubishi Pajero is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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V965 VKE is a 2020 Mitsubishi Pajero, first registered on 1 July 2020.

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