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J920 LTP

2005 Mitsubishi Pajero

Grey Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2018
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

185,473 mi
Last recorded185,473 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2017
Typical for 2005 Mitsubishi Pajero131,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ920 LTP
MakeMitsubishi
ModelPajero
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2017 185,473 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2016 183,386 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2016 183,386 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Sep 2015 174,263 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2015 174,263 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Oct 2014 172,353 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2013 155,076 miles

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

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

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

Offside Inner Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 31 Jul 2012 146,980 miles

free-play at steering wheel on limits.

offside and nearside rear shock absorbers showing signs of leakage.

severe engine oil leak:- recommend immediate attention.

Fail 9 May 2011 125,601 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

parking brake lever travel needs attention.

slight lift at offside and nearside lower swivels.

Pass 9 May 2011 125,601 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

parking brake lever travel needs attention.

slight lift at offside and nearside lower swivels.

Pass 2 Nov 2007 118,297 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2007 118,296 miles

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.4.B.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 16 Mar 2006 109,339 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2006 109,337 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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J920 LTP is a 2005 Mitsubishi Pajero in Grey with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 J920 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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J920 LTP is a 2005 Mitsubishi Pajero, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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