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A3 RRL

2005 Mitsubishi Pajero

Red Diesel 2800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2025
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

127,056 mi
Last recorded127,056 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2024
Typical for 2005 Mitsubishi Pajero131,215 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA3 RRL
MakeMitsubishi
ModelPajero
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,800cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2024 127,056 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 12 Sep 2023 124,227 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive from bell housing area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2022 122,470 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2021 120,842 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2020 117,656 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2019 115,989 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2018 115,228 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2016 111,424 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2016 111,382 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 7 Oct 2015 104,077 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2014 103,918 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2013 103,655 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2013 103,634 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 10 May 2012 103,530 miles
Pass 10 May 2011 102,445 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2009 96,427 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2008 84,210 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 25 Jun 2008 84,210 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

Pass 23 May 2006 93,945 miles
Fail 23 May 2006 93,945 miles

Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn linkage (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

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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A3 RRL is a 2005 Mitsubishi Pajero in Red with a 2,800cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2005 Mitsubishi Pajero models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.7% with a typical mileage of 131,215 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 A3 RRL, 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 21 years old, this Mitsubishi Pajero is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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A3 RRL is a 2005 Mitsubishi Pajero, first registered on 9 May 2005.

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