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L301 HDV

2005 Mitsubishi Pajero

Red Diesel 2831cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2017
Tests21 (11 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate52.4%

Mileage

231,270 mi
Last recorded231,270 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2016
Typical for 2005 Mitsubishi Pajero131,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL301 HDV
MakeMitsubishi
ModelPajero
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,831cc

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MOT History

11 pass 10 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2016 231,270 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing down on inside edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front front valence corroded

Oil leak bell housing area ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

exhaust tailpipe corroded and snapped

handbrake effort only just met min requirment

underbody corroded

Fail 29 Nov 2016 231,270 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front flexi pipe and rear box section (7.1.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing down on inside edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front front valence corroded

Oil leak bell housing area ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

exhaust tailpipe corroded and snapped

handbrake effort only just met min requirment

underbody corroded

Pass 11 Aug 2015 227,675 miles

oil leak

play in suspension

underside of car rusty

Pass 14 Aug 2014 223,315 miles

Underside rusty

Pass 29 Aug 2013 215,232 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Fail 27 Aug 2013 215,232 miles

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

Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Fail 26 Jul 2013

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 28 Sep 2012 200,692 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

fog light loose

slight bind nearside front brakes

Fail 25 Sep 2012 200,583 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber detached (2.7.2b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

fog light loose

slight bind nearside front brakes

Pass 12 Sep 2011 189,346 miles

Slight play in front upper and lower suspension arm ball joints

Vehicle showing general signs of surface corrosion on chassis, suspension and brake components

Fail 5 Sep 2011 189,214 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Slight play in front upper and lower suspension arm ball joints

Vehicle showing general signs of surface corrosion on chassis, suspension and brake components

Pass 31 Jul 2010 178,630 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2009 166,795 miles

fuel pipes very rusty

some lift in offside lower suspension ball joint

Fail 8 Sep 2009

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

fuel pipes very rusty

some lift in offside lower suspension ball joint

Fail 24 Sep 2008 146,137 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

rear brake pipe coverd in greese, suspect to be rusty

Pass 24 Sep 2008 146,137 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

rear brake pipe coverd in greese, suspect to be rusty

Fail 8 Sep 2008 145,530 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 18 Sep 2007 120,860 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2007 120,860 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 12 Sep 2006 95,171 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2006 95,165 miles

Centre Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

handbrake nearing limit of travel

o/s/f brake hose not clipped in postion

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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L301 HDV is a 2005 Mitsubishi Pajero in Red with a 2,831cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.4%.

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 L301 HDV, 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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L301 HDV is a 2005 Mitsubishi Pajero, first registered on 8 September 2005.

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