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L253 WCL

2005 Mitsubishi Pajero

Silver Diesel 2830cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2013
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

148,164 mi
Last recorded148,164 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2012
Typical for 2005 Mitsubishi Pajero131,215 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL253 WCL
MakeMitsubishi
ModelPajero
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,830cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2012 148,164 miles

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

rear exhaust system corroding

rear fuel pipes corroding

Fail 8 Oct 2012 148,164 miles

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

rear exhaust system corroding

rear fuel pipes corroding

Pass 26 Oct 2011 144,434 miles

Fuel pipes are corroding

N/Side front Anti roll bar drop link has small amount of play in top ball joint.

Rear brake pipes are corroding

The Steering box drop arm track rod end has a small amount of play.

Fail 25 Oct 2011 144,417 miles

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

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

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

Fuel pipes are corroding

N/Side front Anti roll bar drop link has small amount of play in top ball joint.

Rear brake pipes are corroding

The Steering box drop arm track rod end has a small amount of play.

Pass 27 Oct 2010 140,917 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2009 135,065 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2008 126,479 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2008 126,479 miles

Nearside Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 18 Oct 2007 111,293 miles

near side drop arm slight play

Pass 11 Oct 2006 95,676 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2005 81,174 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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L253 WCL is a 2005 Mitsubishi Pajero in Silver with a 2,830cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 L253 WCL, 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 L253 WCL registered?

L253 WCL is a 2005 Mitsubishi Pajero, first registered on 8 April 2005.

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