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J458 XAJ

2005 Mitsubishi Pajero

Beige Diesel 2470cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

98,325 mi
Last recorded98,325 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2007
Typical for 2005 Mitsubishi Pajero131,215 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ458 XAJ
MakeMitsubishi
ModelPajero
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,470cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2007 98,325 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2007 98,325 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Pass 23 Jan 2006 87,914 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2006 87,914 miles

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear 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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J458 XAJ is a 2005 Mitsubishi Pajero in Beige with a 2,470cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 J458 XAJ, 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 J458 XAJ registered?

J458 XAJ is a 2005 Mitsubishi Pajero, first registered on 20 January 2005.

Is J458 XAJ safe to buy?

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