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L168 SWR

2005 Mitsubishi Pajero

Blue Diesel 2798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

160,805 mi
Last recorded160,805 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2012
Typical for 2005 Mitsubishi Pajero131,215 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL168 SWR
MakeMitsubishi
ModelPajero
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,798cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2012 160,805 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Oil leak

Pass 14 Jan 2011 148,212 miles

additional ligh units fitted at front [blue tint]

Fail 14 Jan 2011 148,212 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

additional ligh units fitted at front [blue tint]

Fail 14 Jan 2010 138,344 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp does not face the rear (1.3.2a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 14 Jan 2010 138,344 miles

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

Pass 19 Dec 2008 131,926 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2008 126,773 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2007 120,542 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2006 113,946 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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L168 SWR is a 2005 Mitsubishi Pajero in Blue with a 2,798cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 L168 SWR, 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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L168 SWR is a 2005 Mitsubishi Pajero, first registered on 18 January 2005.

Is L168 SWR safe to buy?

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