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G697 CLK

2005 Mitsubishi Pajero

Silver Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jun 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

234,538 mi
Last recorded234,538 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Mitsubishi Pajero131,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG697 CLK
MakeMitsubishi
ModelPajero
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2026 234,538 miles
Pass 13 May 2025 233,234 miles
Pass 28 May 2024 231,337 miles
Pass 30 May 2023 230,170 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2022 228,300 miles
Pass 10 May 2021 225,083 miles
Pass 26 May 2020 223,817 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All along nearside chassis (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 9 May 2019 222,502 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 May 2018 220,362 miles

Fuel pipe slightly damaged corroded (7.2.2)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 15 May 2017 217,606 miles

Fuel pipe slightly damaged rusty (7.2.2)

Pass 3 May 2016 214,960 miles

rear fuel pipes rusty

Fail 17 Jul 2015 21,072 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 17 Jul 2015 21,072 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 16 Jul 2014 199,682 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

surface corrision on under side of rear chassis

Fail 11 Jul 2014 199,636 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale missing (1.3.1b)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Feb 2013 177,528 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 2 Feb 2012 159,255 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

front number plate been cut in half but gap between letters are ok.

nearside rear seat belt stock cover broken

rear bumper slight damaged

Pass 27 May 2010 131,065 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

o/s/r tyre slightly perrished at tread area

slight play at steering box

Pass 19 May 2009 118,761 miles
Fail 4 May 2009 118,737 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 10 Nov 2007 109,223 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2007 109,223 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2006 97,308 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2006 97,305 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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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G697 CLK is a 2005 Mitsubishi Pajero in Silver with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 G697 CLK, 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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What year was G697 CLK registered?

G697 CLK is a 2005 Mitsubishi Pajero, first registered on 20 May 2005.

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