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L142 LNF

2005 Mitsubishi Pajero

Grey Diesel 2830cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2015
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

172,907 mi
Last recorded172,907 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2014
Typical for 2005 Mitsubishi Pajero131,215 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL142 LNF
MakeMitsubishi
ModelPajero
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,830cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2014 172,907 miles

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

Brake system warning lamp illuminated.

N/S/F brake appears to be binding but very hard to judge due to 4wd system

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 4 Nov 2014 172,907 miles

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

Offside Upper Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

Brake system warning lamp illuminated.

N/S/F brake appears to be binding but very hard to judge due to 4wd system

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 19 Nov 2013 172,907 miles

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

Brake warning light on

Fuel injector leakoff pipes deteriorated

Fail 1 Nov 2013 172,907 miles

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

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

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

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

brake warning light on

fuel injector leak off pipes deteriorated

Pass 8 Nov 2012 172,910 miles

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

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

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

Fail 6 Nov 2012 172,907 miles

Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2011 170,805 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Fail 24 Oct 2011 170,805 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Rear fog lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 12 Nov 2010 164,664 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2010 164,664 miles

Centre Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 10 Nov 2009 158,774 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2008 150,750 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2008 150,750 miles

Nearside Steering arm damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Suspension arm rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Oct 2007 142,222 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2007 142,222 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 20 Oct 2006 134,654 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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L142 LNF is a 2005 Mitsubishi Pajero in Grey with a 2,830cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 L142 LNF, 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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L142 LNF is a 2005 Mitsubishi Pajero, first registered on 18 November 2005.

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