2006 · 18 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2006 Mitsubishi Pajero MOT pass rate and common faults

144 MOT tests in 2024. 63.9% passed first time, compared with 56.1% for all cars the same age.

114Well above average
Passed first time63.9%
Failed or needed repairs36.1%
Typical mileage at test134,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 144 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Exhaust system: has a major leak of exhaust gases9.7%
  2. Emissions not tested: unable to be completed4.9%
  3. Chassis condition: or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting4.9%
  4. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded4.9%
  5. Service brake performance: excessively binding4.2%
  6. Shock absorbers: has an excessively worn bush3.5%
  7. Seat belts - prescribed areas: prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced3.5%
  8. Component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength3.5%
  9. Rear fog lamp: not working3.5%
  10. Track rod end: ball joint has excessive play2.8%

Problem areas

Failure items found per 100 tests, by part of the car.

  1. Body & chassis24.3%
  2. Brakes24.3%
  3. Lights & electrics22.2%
  4. Suspension19.4%
  5. Emissions & leaks6.3%
  6. Steering6.3%
  7. Seat belts & airbags3.5%
  8. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)2.1%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded24.3%
  2. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine22.9%
  3. Chassis condition: corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced14.6%
  4. Wheel bearings: has excessive play11.8%
  5. Non-component advisories: Fuel Pipe/s corroded9.7%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year does better than most cars its age, so it is a reasonable used buy on MOT record alone. Before buying, check the area that fails most: exhaust system: has a major leak of exhaust gases. Then look up the car's own MOT history on GOV.UK with its number plate, and look for repeat advisories.

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Questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a 2006 Mitsubishi Pajero?

In 2024, 63.9% of 2006 Mitsubishi Pajero cars passed their MOT first time, across 144 tests. The average for all 18-year-old cars was 56.1%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2006 Mitsubishi Pajero?

The most common failure reasons were exhaust system: has a major leak of exhaust gases; emissions not tested: unable to be completed; chassis condition: or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting. The biggest problem area was body & chassis.

Is the 2006 Mitsubishi Pajero reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 114, which is well above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).