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L315 PRA

2005 Mitsubishi Pajero

Grey Diesel 2830cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2022
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

239,669 mi
Last recorded239,669 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2021
Typical for 2005 Mitsubishi Pajero131,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL315 PRA
MakeMitsubishi
ModelPajero
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,830cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2021 239,669 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe's across rear axle lightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill starting to corrode (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill starting to corrode (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2020 239,246 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (not within 30c.m's of seat belt mounting's) (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

surface corrosion on chassis.

Fail 22 Sep 2020 239,244 miles

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (not within 30c.m's of seat belt mounting's) (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

surface corrosion on chassis.

Pass 13 Aug 2019 237,252 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside inner sill starting to corrode

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security body mounting point (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside inner sill starting to corrode

Fail 12 Aug 2019 237,251 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside inner sill starting to corrode

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security body mounting point (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside inner sill starting to corrode

Pass 24 Jul 2018 236,073 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 24 Jul 2018 236,073 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 15 Aug 2017 233,804 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2017 233,798 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front pipe and flexi deteriorated and leaking (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) steering drop arm bush worn to excess (2.2.A.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2016 231,221 miles

slight play in nearside steering idler bush

Fail 12 Jul 2016 231,221 miles

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

slight play in nearside steering idler bush

Pass 1 Jul 2015 227,714 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2014 222,434 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2013 212,112 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 3 Jul 2013 212,112 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 19 Jul 2012 203,539 miles

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

Fail 19 Jul 2012 203,539 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2011 174,979 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2010 140,237 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2009 116,841 miles

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 3 Jun 2009 116,780 miles

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 3 Jun 2008 105,633 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Jun 2007 87,759 miles
Fail 31 May 2007 87,730 miles

Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 2 Jun 2006 72,108 miles
Fail 31 May 2006 72,108 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Both front lower shocker bushes have slight play.

Offside front brake binding slightly.

Offside front spot lamp lenze loose.

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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L315 PRA is a 2005 Mitsubishi Pajero in Grey with a 2,830cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 L315 PRA, 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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L315 PRA is a 2005 Mitsubishi Pajero, first registered on 7 July 2005.

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