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J261 AUJ

2005 Mitsubishi Pajero

Grey Diesel 2470cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2010
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

66,645 mi
Last recorded66,645 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2009
Typical for 2005 Mitsubishi Pajero131,215 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ261 AUJ
MakeMitsubishi
ModelPajero
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,470cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2009 66,645 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2009 66,645 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

offside c.v.gaiter grease stained but no obvious leak or tear

Pass 7 Mar 2008 53,975 miles

exhaust rusty and shalling

front anti roll bar bushes perrishing

slight play lower ball joints

Pass 14 Sep 2006 34,589 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2006 34,589 miles

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

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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J261 AUJ is a 2005 Mitsubishi Pajero in Grey with a 2,470cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 J261 AUJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of J261 AUJ?

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What year was J261 AUJ registered?

J261 AUJ is a 2005 Mitsubishi Pajero, first registered on 21 September 2005.

Is J261 AUJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for J261 AUJ shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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