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J173 SDV

2005 Mitsubishi Pajero

Silver Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

187,719 mi
Last recorded187,719 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2012
Typical for 2005 Mitsubishi Pajero131,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ173 SDV
MakeMitsubishi
ModelPajero
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2012 187,719 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2012 187,705 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 14 Mar 2011 180,434 miles

Battery insecure

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

Pass 29 Jun 2010 178,194 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2009 173,941 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2008 166,391 miles

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

Rear tyres perished

Fail 7 May 2008 166,226 miles

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

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

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

Rear tyres perished

Pass 10 May 2007 152,164 miles
Fail 10 May 2007 152,164 miles

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

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

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Pass 1 Sep 2006 144,512 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2006 144,512 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

rear exhaust corroded, not blowing at time of test

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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J173 SDV is a 2005 Mitsubishi Pajero in Silver with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 J173 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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What year was J173 SDV registered?

J173 SDV is a 2005 Mitsubishi Pajero, first registered on 14 September 2005.

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