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K87 DPY

2005 Mitsubishi Pajero

Blue Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2021
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

212,876 mi
Last recorded212,876 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2020
Typical for 2005 Mitsubishi Pajero131,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK87 DPY
MakeMitsubishi
ModelPajero
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2020 212,876 miles

Engine covers, under trays & sill covers are fitted thus not allowing full inspection

brake pedal is slightly spongy

brake pipes are covered in grease / corroded

front brake discs are scored / corroded on the inner face

inside centre mirror is slightly cracked

steering wheel has slight free play in it

Fail 16 Sep 2020 212,876 miles

Engine covers, under trays & sill covers are fitted thus not allowing full inspection

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

brake pedal is slightly spongy

brake pipes are covered in grease / corroded

front brake discs are scored / corroded on the inner face

inside centre mirror is slightly cracked

steering wheel has slight free play in it

Pass 12 Oct 2018 208,027 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2017 194,692 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2017 194,425 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake indicates brake bind (3.7.D.2a)

Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

Pass 4 Oct 2016 185,470 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2015 180,310 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Fail 21 Aug 2015 180,305 miles

Nearside Rear Rear reflector not red in colour (1.5.1d)

Offside Rear Rear reflector not red in colour (1.5.1d)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Pass 17 Sep 2014 176,618 miles

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

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

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 7 Sep 2013 172,203 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2012 167,394 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2012 167,394 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2011 162,563 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2010 154,135 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2010 154,135 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2009 146,029 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2009 146,006 miles

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

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

Offside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 11 Jul 2008 133,839 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2007 126,331 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2006 120,594 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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K87 DPY is a 2005 Mitsubishi Pajero in Blue with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 K87 DPY, 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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K87 DPY is a 2005 Mitsubishi Pajero, first registered on 9 September 2005.

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