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L197 SOO

2005 Mitsubishi Pajero

Green Diesel 2830cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

113,171 mi
Last recorded113,171 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2011
Typical for 2005 Mitsubishi Pajero131,215 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL197 SOO
MakeMitsubishi
ModelPajero
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,830cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2011 113,171 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2011 113,171 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 8 Sep 2010 113,171 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2009 112,896 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2008 105,496 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2007 98,018 miles

Nearside Inner Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Inner Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 20 Apr 2006 91,442 miles

Nearside Inner Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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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L197 SOO is a 2005 Mitsubishi Pajero in Green with a 2,830cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 L197 SOO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was L197 SOO registered?

L197 SOO is a 2005 Mitsubishi Pajero, first registered on 1 May 2005.

Is L197 SOO safe to buy?

The MOT history for L197 SOO shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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