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J320 AUJ

2005 Mitsubishi Pajero

Blue Diesel 2470cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

142,347 mi
Last recorded142,347 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2013
Typical for 2005 Mitsubishi Pajero131,215 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ320 AUJ
MakeMitsubishi
ModelPajero
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,470cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2013 142,347 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2013 142,747 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

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

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

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Pass 16 Nov 2012 108,667 miles

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

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

fault on folding mirrors

Pass 16 Nov 2011 108,397 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2011 108,383 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Nov 2010 107,596 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2010 107,596 miles

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2009 107,179 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 21 Oct 2008 105,679 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 10 Nov 2007 104,271 miles

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

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

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

Fail 8 Nov 2007 104,271 miles

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2006 103,111 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2006 103,111 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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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J320 AUJ is a 2005 Mitsubishi Pajero in Blue with a 2,470cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 J320 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.

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J320 AUJ is a 2005 Mitsubishi Pajero, first registered on 23 November 2005.

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