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K38 CHB

2005 Mitsubishi Pajero

Blue Diesel 2470cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2024
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

163,016 mi
Last recorded163,016 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2023
Typical for 2005 Mitsubishi Pajero131,215 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK38 CHB
MakeMitsubishi
ModelPajero
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,470cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2023 163,016 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Under body covered in heavy underseal

Pass 16 Dec 2021 159,934 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2020 147,199 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2019 142,922 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2018 142,404 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear and o/s/f (1.1.11 (c))

slight play in pitman arm

Pass 2 Sep 2017 139,042 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2016 135,171 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 25 Aug 2016 135,171 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play idler arm (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Sep 2015 133,727 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

slight play in steering pitman arm and steering idler

Pass 11 Sep 2014 130,588 miles

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 18 Sep 2013 126,661 miles

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 12 Jul 2012 124,408 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Jul 2012 124,408 miles

Offside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2010 118,594 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

o/s steering arm slight play

slight wear in rear discs

Pass 27 Nov 2009 116,867 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2008 111,770 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2007 102,405 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Oil leak

slight corrosion to veichle plus various components

Pass 29 Sep 2006 92,749 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2006 92,749 miles

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

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

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

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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K38 CHB is a 2005 Mitsubishi Pajero in Blue with a 2,470cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 K38 CHB, 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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K38 CHB is a 2005 Mitsubishi Pajero, first registered on 13 December 2005.

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