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J920 RTT

2005 Mitsubishi Pajero

Blue Diesel 2470cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2017
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

183,191 mi
Last recorded183,191 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2016
Typical for 2005 Mitsubishi Pajero131,215 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ920 RTT
MakeMitsubishi
ModelPajero
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,470cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2016 183,191 miles

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

all four tyres cracked in tread but no cords on show at time of test dot 1206

rear axle and all components corroded but not seriously weakened

Fail 16 Jun 2016 183,182 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt lower (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt upper (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt lower (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt upper (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint lower (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

all four tyres cracked in tread but no cords on show at time of test dot 1206

rear axle and all components corroded but not seriously weakened

Pass 22 May 2015 181,009 miles

Brake back plates rusted

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Extensive surface rust to chassis and components

Extensive surface rust to rear axle casing and associated mounting points

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Power steering belt requires adjustment

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Fail 22 May 2015 181,000 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Brake back plates rusted

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Extensive surface rust to chassis and components

Extensive surface rust to rear axle casing and associated mounting points

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Power steering belt requires adjustment

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Pass 14 May 2014 180,116 miles

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

front and rear brake back plates corroded

slight exhaust front pipe leak - pipe deteriorating

slight play in offside front wheel bearing

whole of underside of vehicle very rusty but still sound at the moment

Pass 22 May 2013 179,423 miles

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

Fail 22 May 2013 179,423 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 2 May 2012 178,256 miles
Pass 26 May 2011 176,578 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2011 175,997 miles

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

Oil leak

advise n/s/f inner drive shaft boot split

Fail 6 Jan 2011 175,997 miles

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

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

Oil leak

advise n/s/f inner drive shaft boot split

Pass 29 Dec 2009 169,569 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2009 161,650 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2007 154,719 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2007 147,815 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2006 137,805 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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 RTT is a 2005 Mitsubishi Pajero in Blue with a 2,470cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 J920 RTT, 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 RTT is a 2005 Mitsubishi Pajero, first registered on 1 January 2005.

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