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J487 XAJ

2005 Mitsubishi Pajero

Silver Diesel 2470cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

155,401 mi
Last recorded155,401 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2013
Typical for 2005 Mitsubishi Pajero131,215 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ487 XAJ
MakeMitsubishi
ModelPajero
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,470cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2013 155,401 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Jul 2013 155,401 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2012 145,578 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2011 143,442 miles

Oil leak

exhaust slight blow @ back box

slight play in both front wheel bearings

slight play in steering system

Fail 10 Feb 2011 143,442 miles

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

Nearside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Oil leak

exhaust slight blow @ back box

slight play in both front wheel bearings

slight play in steering system

Pass 10 Mar 2010 140,299 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2010 139,788 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

engine oil level is low

oil leak from engine, further investigation required

Fail 26 Jan 2010 139,462 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Oil leak

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 21 Feb 2009 127,646 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

Oil leak

advise air conditioning pipes leaking at rear before axel

Fail 13 Feb 2009 127,642 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front Intermediate drop arm insecure (2.2.B.1a)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

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

Oil leak

advise air conditioning pipes leaking at rear before axel

Pass 5 Feb 2008 118,585 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2007 109,446 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2006 98,774 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2006 98,774 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Brake servo damaged but function not impaired (3.6.A.2c)

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

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

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

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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J487 XAJ is a 2005 Mitsubishi Pajero in Silver with a 2,470cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 J487 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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J487 XAJ is a 2005 Mitsubishi Pajero, first registered on 22 February 2005.

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