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J538 UNC

2005 Mitsubishi Pajero

Grey Diesel 2470cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

180,482 mi
Last recorded180,482 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2017
Typical for 2005 Mitsubishi Pajero131,215 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ538 UNC
MakeMitsubishi
ModelPajero
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,470cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2017 180,482 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2017 180,482 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 24 Feb 2016 171,860 miles

all brake pipes fuel pipes very rusty shailing

Fail 19 Feb 2016 171,771 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber casing corroded externally so the unit does not function broken (2.7.2a)

all brake pipes fuel pipes very rusty shailing

Pass 23 Feb 2015 165,140 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Oil leak

Fail 20 Feb 2015 165,140 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 24 Feb 2014 154,506 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 22 Feb 2014 154,503 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 21 Jul 2012 149,028 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2011 133,403 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 6 Nov 2009 121,386 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2009 110,395 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2009 110,395 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2008 101,808 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2007 86,184 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2006 72,877 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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J538 UNC is a 2005 Mitsubishi Pajero in Grey with a 2,470cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 J538 UNC, 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 J538 UNC registered?

J538 UNC is a 2005 Mitsubishi Pajero, first registered on 21 September 2005.

Is J538 UNC safe to buy?

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