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L248 MJB

2005 Mitsubishi Pajero

Silver Diesel 2830cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

96,460 mi
Last recorded96,460 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2015
Typical for 2005 Mitsubishi Pajero131,215 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL248 MJB
MakeMitsubishi
ModelPajero
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,830cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2015 96,460 miles

slight play n/s front wheel bearing

Pass 27 Mar 2014 91,196 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2013 87,030 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

fuel pipes corroded

o/s raer tyre perished

slight play n/s front wheel bearing

Fail 28 Mar 2013 87,021 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

fuel pipes corroded

o/s raer tyre perished

slight play n/s front wheel bearing

Pass 23 Mar 2012 82,564 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2011 76,174 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2010 71,198 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2010 71,080 miles

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

Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

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

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2009 64,017 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2009 63,946 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2008 59,876 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2007 54,928 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2006 48,394 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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L248 MJB is a 2005 Mitsubishi Pajero in Silver with a 2,830cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 L248 MJB, 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 L248 MJB registered?

L248 MJB is a 2005 Mitsubishi Pajero, first registered on 18 April 2005.

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