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J540 UBM

2005 Mitsubishi Pajero

Green Diesel 2470cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2015
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

169,181 mi
Last recorded169,181 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2014
Typical for 2005 Mitsubishi Pajero131,215 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ540 UBM
MakeMitsubishi
ModelPajero
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,470cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2014 169,181 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

oil leak

play in suspension

rear discs poor

slight blow from exhaust

suspension rubbers poor

Fail 14 Apr 2014 169,158 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

oil leak

play in suspension

rear discs poor

slight blow from exhaust

suspension rubbers poor

Pass 17 Apr 2013 169,034 miles

Coolant leak

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

play in suspension

play in wheels

Fail 6 Apr 2013 169,004 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (1.3.2e)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Coolant leak

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

play in suspension

play in wheels

Pass 4 Oct 2011 165,771 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2010 160,140 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2009 155,894 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2008 144,122 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2007 127,097 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2006 116,789 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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J540 UBM is a 2005 Mitsubishi Pajero in Green with a 2,470cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 J540 UBM, 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 J540 UBM registered?

J540 UBM is a 2005 Mitsubishi Pajero, first registered on 20 September 2005.

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