MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
248,541 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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))
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)
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)
slight wear n/s steering idler.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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)
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)
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)
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
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
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
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
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?
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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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