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L185 WPX

2005 Mitsubishi Pajero

Blue Diesel 2830cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2011
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

143,846 mi
Last recorded143,846 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2010
Typical for 2005 Mitsubishi Pajero131,215 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL185 WPX
MakeMitsubishi
ModelPajero
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,830cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2010 143,846 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2009 134,043 miles

slight corrosion to all brake pipes

slight free play in both front wheel bearings

Fail 30 Apr 2009 133,964 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

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

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

nearside front tyre has slight damage and is perished at outer sidewall

slight corrosion to all brake pipes

Pass 14 Nov 2007 115,980 miles

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

nearside front tyre wall scuffed

nearside rear tyre outer wall starting to crack

Pass 5 Sep 2006 102,189 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2006 102,189 miles

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

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

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

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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L185 WPX is a 2005 Mitsubishi Pajero in Blue with a 2,830cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 L185 WPX, 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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What year was L185 WPX registered?

L185 WPX is a 2005 Mitsubishi Pajero, first registered on 17 May 2005.

Is L185 WPX safe to buy?

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