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L308 SNO

2005 Mitsubishi Pajero

Blue Diesel 2800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

189,263 mi
Last recorded189,263 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2016
Typical for 2005 Mitsubishi Pajero131,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL308 SNO
MakeMitsubishi
ModelPajero
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,800cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2016 189,263 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2014 188,633 miles

Front propshalft U/J worn.

Fail 15 Dec 2014 188,630 miles

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

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

Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension support bearing excessively worn (2.4.G.4d)

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

Front and rear propshalft not fully secured.

Front propshalft U/J worn.

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

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

Offside rear brake binding.

Pass 4 Oct 2013 188,630 miles

front prop shaft rear u/j slight wear

n/s/f wheel bearing slight play

rear brake pipes on axle corroding

rear discs corroded and pitted

track rod end rubbers perished

Fail 2 Oct 2013 188,630 miles

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

front prop shaft rear u/j slight wear

n/s/f wheel bearing slight play

rear brake pipes on axle corroding

rear discs corroded and pitted

track rod end rubbers perished

Pass 4 Oct 2012 179,563 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 14 May 2012 179,459 miles

Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

Pass 26 May 2011 161,576 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2010 145,336 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2010 145,272 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2009 129,278 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2008 125,595 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2007 119,689 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2006 113,936 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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L308 SNO is a 2005 Mitsubishi Pajero in Blue with a 2,800cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 L308 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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L308 SNO is a 2005 Mitsubishi Pajero, first registered on 24 June 2005.

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