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J187 GAU

2005 Mitsubishi Pajero

White Diesel 2470cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

92,937 mi
Last recorded92,937 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2017
Typical for 2005 Mitsubishi Pajero131,215 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ187 GAU
MakeMitsubishi
ModelPajero
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,470cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2017 92,937 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2016 92,607 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2015 92,286 miles

oil leak

Fail 30 Nov 2015 92,284 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

oil leak

Pass 19 Dec 2014 91,492 miles

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

Pass 18 Dec 2013 85,960 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2011 85,932 miles

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

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

rear brakes binding/offside rear disd corroded

Fail 9 Sep 2011 85,921 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

rear brakes binding/offside rear disd corroded

Pass 27 Oct 2009 83,676 miles

pad light...slight play in front wheel bearings both sides...rear pads look low but not 100%..

Pass 28 Oct 2008 76,117 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2007 66,646 miles

Front Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 14 Oct 2006 60,998 miles

Small cut in nearside front tyre but no cords exposed

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

Fail 27 Oct 2005 56,188 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Pass 27 Oct 2005 56,188 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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J187 GAU is a 2005 Mitsubishi Pajero in White with a 2,470cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 J187 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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J187 GAU is a 2005 Mitsubishi Pajero, first registered on 31 October 2005.

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