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L340 YCV

2005 Mitsubishi Pajero

Blue Diesel 2830cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

196,649 mi
Last recorded196,649 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2017
Typical for 2005 Mitsubishi Pajero131,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL340 YCV
MakeMitsubishi
ModelPajero
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,830cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2017 196,649 miles

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded front to rear ()

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2016 193,265 miles

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

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

Oil leak ()

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases tail pipe (7.1.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 17 Aug 2016 193,255 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases tail pipe (7.1.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 1 Aug 2016 193,136 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear section (7.1.2)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint n/s and o/s (2.4.G.2)

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt n/s and o/s (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner arch (6.1.B.2)

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

Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush n/s and o/s (2.4.G.2)

Rear fog lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both fuel pipes front to back corroded

n/s and o/s rear chassis has areas of corrosion

Pass 2 Sep 2015 183,541 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2015 183,392 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) idler (2.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing (5.2.1b)

Offside Rear Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 23 Jul 2014 170,691 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)

Fail 23 Jul 2014 170,691 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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 11 Jun 2013 158,812 miles

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

rear fuel pipe rusty

Pass 3 Jul 2012 148,787 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2011 139,194 miles

near side rear lower tail stop light not working

off side rear tyre cracked between treads

Fail 1 Jun 2011 139,194 miles

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

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

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

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

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

near side rear lower tail stop light not working

off side rear tyre cracked between treads

Pass 14 May 2010 133,637 miles
Fail 14 May 2010 133,637 miles

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

Centre Rear Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 6 May 2009 122,505 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2007 97,230 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2006 71,686 miles

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

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

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

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

note ; heavy edgewear on front tyres.

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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L340 YCV is a 2005 Mitsubishi Pajero in Blue with a 2,830cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 L340 YCV, 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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L340 YCV is a 2005 Mitsubishi Pajero, first registered on 12 May 2005.

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