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L278 SNO

2005 Mitsubishi Pajero

Silver Diesel 2830cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2022
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

251,620 mi
Last recorded251,620 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2021
Typical for 2005 Mitsubishi Pajero131,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL278 SNO
MakeMitsubishi
ModelPajero
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,830cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2021 251,620 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front wheel bearing slight play

Rear exhaust slight blow

Fail 6 Dec 2021 251,540 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting cill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting cill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear brake pads wearing thin

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front wheel bearing slight play

Rear exhaust slight blow

Pass 2 Sep 2020 226,399 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front registration plate slightly damaged

Nearside Inner inner cill corroded

Offside Front tyre tread getting low

Offside inner cill corroded

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 1 Sep 2020 226,399 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front registration plate slightly damaged

Nearside Inner inner cill corroded

Offside Front tyre tread getting low

Offside inner cill corroded

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 23 Oct 2019 208,076 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front brake pads getting low

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jun 2018 176,565 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front brake pads getting low

Nearside Front tyre tread getting low

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 4 Jun 2018 176,565 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front brake pads getting low

Nearside Front tyre tread getting low

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Jun 2017 158,073 miles

Front front brake pads getting low

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 31 May 2016 141,584 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on edges

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

Offside Front tyre worn on edges

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

Fail 16 Mar 2015 119,259 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 16 Mar 2015 119,259 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2014 100,602 miles
Pass 21 May 2013 91,508 miles
Pass 28 May 2012 79,312 miles
Pass 11 May 2011 70,580 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2010 120,496 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 10 Jun 2009 114,435 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2008 106,403 miles
Pass 16 May 2007 97,249 miles
Fail 16 May 2007 97,249 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 25 May 2006 90,312 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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L278 SNO is a 2005 Mitsubishi Pajero in Silver with a 2,830cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 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 L278 SNO, 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 L278 SNO registered?

L278 SNO is a 2005 Mitsubishi Pajero, first registered on 8 June 2005.

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