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J617 XCF

2005 Mitsubishi Pajero

Grey Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

188,731 mi
Last recorded188,731 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2011
Typical for 2005 Mitsubishi Pajero131,215 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ617 XCF
MakeMitsubishi
ModelPajero
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2011 188,731 miles

o/s/f brake hose slightly perished o/s/f tyre starting to perished brake pipe corroded

Fail 8 Sep 2011 188,731 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

o/s/f brake hose slightly perished o/s/f tyre starting to perished brake pipe corroded

Pass 13 Sep 2010 176,214 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2010 176,214 miles

Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

o/s/f inner c.v. gaiter split

Pass 10 Sep 2009 158,026 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2008 149,225 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2007 128,322 miles

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

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

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

Fail 29 Aug 2007 128,163 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Offside Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2006 111,010 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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J617 XCF is a 2005 Mitsubishi Pajero in Grey with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 J617 XCF, 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 J617 XCF registered?

J617 XCF is a 2005 Mitsubishi Pajero, first registered on 2 March 2005.

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