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J896 LTP

2005 Mitsubishi Pajero

Red Diesel 2470cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

191,743 mi
Last recorded191,743 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2016
Typical for 2005 Mitsubishi Pajero131,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ896 LTP
MakeMitsubishi
ModelPajero
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,470cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2016 191,743 miles

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

Pass 3 Feb 2015 185,622 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

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

Pass 4 Feb 2014 179,952 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Jun 2012 179,918 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2012 179,918 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2011 177,615 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 23 May 2011 177,615 miles

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

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 5 May 2010 168,916 miles
Pass 18 May 2009 158,655 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2008 147,465 miles

slight play in both steering idlers

Fail 15 May 2008 147,454 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

slight play in both steering idlers

Pass 29 May 2007 132,561 miles

slight play in both outer track rodends

slight play in nearside front steering ildler

Pass 25 May 2006 101,184 miles

As per previous test 170983746128

Fail 23 May 2006 101,184 miles

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

Centre Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image too far to the right (1.6.B4)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Front roll bar link bushes perishing

Lift in os lower joint, some play in stering gear, wear in ns idler pin ,some light pitting to brake discs

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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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J896 LTP is a 2005 Mitsubishi Pajero in Red with a 2,470cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 J896 LTP, 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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J896 LTP is a 2005 Mitsubishi Pajero, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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