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J597 TEC

2005 Mitsubishi Pajero

Gold Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2014
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

106,821 mi
Last recorded106,821 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2013
Typical for 2005 Mitsubishi Pajero131,215 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ597 TEC
MakeMitsubishi
ModelPajero
Year2005
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2013 106,821 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2012 104,317 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2011 102,063 miles

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

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

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 23 Jul 2010 101,031 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2010 101,031 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside inner track rod end joint cover split/missing

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Pass 22 May 2009 98,913 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2008 96,990 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2008 96,990 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

Nearside Drag link end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

Offside Drag link end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 6 Jun 2006 95,640 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.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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J597 TEC is a 2005 Mitsubishi Pajero in Gold with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 J597 TEC, 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 J597 TEC registered?

J597 TEC is a 2005 Mitsubishi Pajero, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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