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J105 SDV

2005 Mitsubishi Pajero

Grey Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2016
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

102,739 mi
Last recorded102,739 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2015
Typical for 2005 Mitsubishi Pajero131,215 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ105 SDV
MakeMitsubishi
ModelPajero
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2015 102,739 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 16 Oct 2015 102,739 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Rear fog lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Pass 5 Nov 2014 91,237 miles

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

Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2013 82,563 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

engine oil leak

near side front steering pivot arm has slight play

Fail 31 Oct 2013 82,563 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

engine oil leak

near side front steering pivot arm has slight play

Pass 18 Oct 2012 74,259 miles

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Fail 18 Oct 2012 74,257 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 11 Nov 2011 67,157 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Fail 9 Nov 2011 67,148 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 4 Nov 2010 61,968 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2010 61,967 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Pass 10 Nov 2009 56,576 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2008 50,825 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2008 50,825 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Fail 5 Nov 2007 45,256 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 5 Nov 2007 45,256 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2006 38,832 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2006 38,832 miles

Nearside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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J105 SDV is a 2005 Mitsubishi Pajero in Grey with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 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 J105 SDV, 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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J105 SDV is a 2005 Mitsubishi Pajero, first registered on 24 June 2005.

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