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L422 SWR

2005 Mitsubishi Pajero

Green Diesel 2470cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2022
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

209,239 mi
Last recorded209,239 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2021
Typical for 2005 Mitsubishi Pajero131,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL422 SWR
MakeMitsubishi
ModelPajero
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,470cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2021 209,239 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Jul 2021 209,232 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced wing (6.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2020 207,669 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Nov 2020 207,665 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 May 2019 202,939 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

water leak

Pass 24 May 2018 195,984 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 May 2017 188,301 miles

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

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

front to rear brake pipe slightly corroded

fuel pipes corroded

rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 1 Jun 2016 181,444 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2015 174,173 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 28 May 2014 168,761 miles
Pass 22 May 2013 165,550 miles

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

Pass 16 Dec 2011 150,164 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2010 141,638 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2009 136,493 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2006 126,933 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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L422 SWR is a 2005 Mitsubishi Pajero in Green with a 2,470cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 L422 SWR, 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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L422 SWR is a 2005 Mitsubishi Pajero, first registered on 4 May 2005.

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