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L263 WPX

2005 Mitsubishi Pajero

Silver Diesel 2830cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

228,650 mi
Last recorded228,650 miles
Recorded on26 May 2017
Typical for 2005 Mitsubishi Pajero131,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL263 WPX
MakeMitsubishi
ModelPajero
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,830cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 May 2017 228,650 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin OFF-SIDE AND NEAR-SIDE (3.5.1g)

Fail 26 May 2017 228,650 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin OFF-SIDE AND NEAR-SIDE (3.5.1g)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively SPLIT AND WORN (8.2.2)

Offside Lower Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 3 Jun 2016 214,042 miles

Centre Front oil leak

Offside Rear tow bar pin wiring damaged from exhaust

Fail 1 Jun 2016 214,042 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened drop link (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened drop link (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) and leaking (2.2.D.2b) DANGEROUS

Centre Front oil leak

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear tow bar pin wiring damaged from exhaust

Fail 27 May 2016 213,572 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded axel (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking brakes not tested (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front brake calliper slider boot missing

all brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 18 May 2015 202,445 miles
Fail 18 May 2015 202,445 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Nearside Lower Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 3 Jun 2014 187,826 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2013 174,325 miles

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

Fail 18 Jun 2013 174,325 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Jun 2012 165,044 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2011 148,053 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2011 148,053 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 5 Jul 2010 139,062 miles

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

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

Oil leak

front discs wearing

Pass 29 Jun 2009 127,726 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

Pass 30 Jun 2008 116,478 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2007 105,598 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2007 105,598 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

nearside front inner c.v.gaiter split

Pass 29 Jun 2006 94,635 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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L263 WPX is a 2005 Mitsubishi Pajero in Silver with a 2,830cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 L263 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 L263 WPX registered?

L263 WPX is a 2005 Mitsubishi Pajero, first registered on 5 July 2005.

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