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G9 OTU

2005 Mitsubishi Pajero

White Diesel 2800cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Feb 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

129,479 mi
Last recorded129,479 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Mitsubishi Pajero131,215 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG9 OTU
MakeMitsubishi
ModelPajero
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,800cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2026 129,479 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2025 129,479 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2024 128,814 miles

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

Underbody covered in underseal

Pass 8 Dec 2022 128,728 miles

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

under body corrosion

Pass 18 Nov 2021 128,648 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Nov 2021 128,648 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2020 127,174 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

engine covers and under trays fitted

surface rust on under side of vehicle

Fail 7 Oct 2020 127,173 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

engine covers and under trays fitted

surface rust on under side of vehicle

Pass 28 Jul 2018 126,607 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2017 122,949 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 9 Jul 2016 117,039 miles

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 11 Jul 2015 109,706 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 9 Jul 2014 102,871 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 16 Jul 2013 98,117 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2012 94,492 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

front discs slighly warped

slight play all front steering joints

slight play both front wheel bearings

Pass 5 May 2011 86,938 miles

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

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

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

all steering joints have slight play

both rear discs pitted

Fail 4 May 2011 86,938 miles

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

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

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

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

all steering joints have slight play

both rear discs pitted

Pass 14 Sep 2009 80,590 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Oil leak

slight play all steering joints

Pass 5 Sep 2008 77,489 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2007 74,354 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2006 66,307 miles

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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G9 OTU is a 2005 Mitsubishi Pajero in White with a 2,800cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 G9 OTU, 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 G9 OTU registered?

G9 OTU is a 2005 Mitsubishi Pajero, first registered on 19 September 2005.

Is G9 OTU safe to buy?

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