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J170 RJC

2005 Mitsubishi Pajero

Green Diesel 2476cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

219,819 mi
Last recorded219,819 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2015
Typical for 2005 Mitsubishi Pajero131,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ170 RJC
MakeMitsubishi
ModelPajero
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,476cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2015 219,819 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2014 208,649 miles

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

Fail 1 Oct 2013 195,907 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both rear tyres cracking on outer side walls

Pass 1 Oct 2013 195,907 miles

both rear tyres cracking on outer side walls

Pass 27 Sep 2012 190,059 miles

brake fluid/ handbrake light on,cannot asses if fluid is low

slight play in n/s/f drop arm/pivot

Fail 17 Sep 2012 189,839 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

brake fluid/ handbrake light stays on, cannot asses if fluid is low

slight play in n/s/f steering drop arm/pivot

Pass 19 Sep 2011 181,419 miles

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

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

Oil leak

air conditioning compressor pulley insecure

Pass 13 Sep 2010 174,732 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

slight movement in steering idler

Pass 21 Sep 2009 167,015 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2009 167,015 miles

Front registration plate fitted to the front does not have black characters on a white background (6.3.2a)

Rear registration plate fitted to the rear does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2b)

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

Offside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 31 Jul 2008 162,260 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2008 162,157 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2007 152,947 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2007 152,947 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Fail 9 Jul 2007 152,188 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Pass 22 Jul 2006 142,331 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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J170 RJC is a 2005 Mitsubishi Pajero in Green with a 2,476cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 J170 RJC, 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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J170 RJC is a 2005 Mitsubishi Pajero, first registered on 4 August 2005.

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