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L144 LPY

2005 Mitsubishi Pajero

Blue Diesel 2478cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2016
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

220,589 mi
Last recorded220,589 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2015
Typical for 2005 Mitsubishi Pajero131,215 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL144 LPY
MakeMitsubishi
ModelPajero
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,478cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2015 220,589 miles

corrosion to under side of vehicle but no holes yet

Pass 19 Nov 2013 215,560 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2013 215,560 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage missing (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 14 Sep 2012 208,829 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2011 204,367 miles

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

all metal brake pipes coated in grease

Pass 20 Sep 2010 197,715 miles

Nearside Inner Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 10 Sep 2010 197,358 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Inner Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

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

Fail 22 Sep 2009 189,518 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2009 189,518 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2008 179,854 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2008 179,849 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 13 Sep 2007 169,317 miles

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 13 Sep 2007 169,317 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2006 153,289 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2006 153,289 miles

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

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

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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L144 LPY is a 2005 Mitsubishi Pajero in Blue with a 2,478cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 L144 LPY, 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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L144 LPY is a 2005 Mitsubishi Pajero, first registered on 10 October 2005.

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