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J130 GAU

2005 Mitsubishi Pajero

Grey Diesel 2470cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

146,881 mi
Last recorded146,881 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2015
Typical for 2005 Mitsubishi Pajero131,215 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ130 GAU
MakeMitsubishi
ModelPajero
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,470cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2015 146,881 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 10 Mar 2015 146,881 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 22 Dec 2014 146,619 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Jan 2014 139,760 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2013 139,744 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar inappropriately repaired (2.4.A.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Dec 2012 129,913 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Jan 2012 121,355 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 22 Nov 2010 114,094 miles

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

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Dec 2009 109,695 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2009 109,451 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 16 Dec 2008 98,962 miles

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Nov 2007 92,700 miles

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

n/side front idler arm slight movement

Pass 26 Oct 2006 85,799 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2005 76,693 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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J130 GAU is a 2005 Mitsubishi Pajero in Grey with a 2,470cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 J130 GAU, 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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J130 GAU is a 2005 Mitsubishi Pajero, first registered on 24 November 2005.

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