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J898 EWT

2005 Mitsubishi Pajero

Grey Diesel 2470cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

164,805 mi
Last recorded164,805 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2009
Typical for 2005 Mitsubishi Pajero131,215 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ898 EWT
MakeMitsubishi
ModelPajero
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,470cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2009 164,805 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2008 160,414 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2007 160,284 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2007 160,282 miles

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 28 Dec 2006 160,093 miles

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

Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 10 Nov 2005 146,456 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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J898 EWT is a 2005 Mitsubishi Pajero in Grey with a 2,470cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 J898 EWT, 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 J898 EWT registered?

J898 EWT is a 2005 Mitsubishi Pajero, first registered on 14 October 2005.

Is J898 EWT safe to buy?

The MOT history for J898 EWT shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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