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L179 HDV

2005 Mitsubishi Pajero

Silver Diesel 2830cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2019
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

248,541 mi
Last recorded248,541 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2018
Typical for 2005 Mitsubishi Pajero131,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL179 HDV
MakeMitsubishi
ModelPajero
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,830cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2018 248,541 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2018 248,541 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear reflector reflecting white to the rear (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2017 242,028 miles

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

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

Fail 13 Jun 2017 242,028 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis/anti roll bar link mount. (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (1.3.2e)

Nearside steering idler worn.

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front water in side light.

Offside Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 24 Jun 2016 234,331 miles

slight wear n/s steering idler.

Pass 3 Jul 2015 222,901 miles

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

o/s/r and n/s/r footwell floor corroded just outside front seatbelt prescribed area.

o/s/r lamp slightly loose.

Fail 3 Jul 2015 222,901 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

o/s/r and n/s/r footwell floor corroded just outside front seatbelt prescribed area.

o/s/r lamp slightly loose.

Pass 7 Jul 2014 211,605 miles

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

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

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

cylinder 1 injector leaking on seat.

Fail 4 Jul 2014 211,591 miles

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

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

cylinder 1 injector leaking on seat.

Pass 6 Jul 2013 199,692 miles

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

exhaust tail section missing.

Fail 2 Jul 2013 199,562 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

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

exhaust tail section missing.

Pass 13 Jul 2012 187,604 miles

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

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

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

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

there is some corrosion to the rear floor that does not yet come within a perscribed area

Pass 6 Jul 2011 176,457 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

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

advise chuffing detected from number 1 injector area

advise underbody corrosion

advose outer sill covers fitted (unable to inspect outer sill panels for corrosion)

Fail 4 Jul 2011 176,454 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

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

advise chuffing detected from number 1 injector area

advise underbody corrosion

advose outer sill covers fitted (unable to inspect outer sill panels for corrosion)

Pass 8 Jul 2010 165,894 miles

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 May 2009 149,447 miles
Fail 13 May 2009 149,447 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Rear Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Rear Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

slight play in steering system

Pass 9 Jun 2008 133,714 miles

offside front tyre approaching limits 265/70/15

rev counter not working

slight play in steering box

slight wear to footbrake rubber

surface corrosion to chassis

Fail 9 Jun 2008 133,714 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

offside front tyre approaching limits 265/70/15

rev counter not working

slight play in steering box

slight wear to footbrake rubber

surface corrosion to chassis

Pass 19 Jun 2007 115,880 miles

free play at steering wheel

sligh movement to nearside track rod end

slight movement to offside steering drop arm

tiny pin hole to rear tailpipe

Pass 27 Jun 2006 101,199 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2006 101,199 miles

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

cut to o/s/f tyre wall

decelerometre tested

free play at steering wheel

movement to both front top ball joints

note/ no oil registered on dip stick(topped up)

pads not checked

slight movement to n/s track rod end

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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L179 HDV is a 2005 Mitsubishi Pajero in Silver with a 2,830cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 L179 HDV, 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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L179 HDV is a 2005 Mitsubishi Pajero, first registered on 7 July 2005.

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