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L43 LPY

2005 Mitsubishi Pajero

Blue Diesel 2830cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

191,372 mi
Last recorded191,372 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2017
Typical for 2005 Mitsubishi Pajero131,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL43 LPY
MakeMitsubishi
ModelPajero
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,830cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Fail 21 Jun 2017 191,372 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour lens broken (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced lens broken (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Front drive shaft damaged missing (2.5.C.2a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light lens broken (1.2.1e)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 15 Aug 2016 188,006 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to nearside rear (3.6.B.2c)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to offside rear (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 12 Aug 2016 187,976 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to nearside rear (3.6.B.2c)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to offside rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 18 Aug 2015 185,099 miles

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play steering idler (2.2.B.1g)

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

child seats fitted

fuel pipes leading from rear of vehicle are corroded

o/s/f inner wheel arch corroded with in 30cm of a body mounting not considered to be excessive

oil leak

passengers seats missing at time of test

Fail 15 Aug 2015 184,875 miles

Battery insecure both batteries are insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play steering idler (2.2.B.1g)

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

child seats fitted

fuel pipes leading from rear of vehicle are corroded

o/s/f inner wheel arch corroded with in 30cm of a body mounting not considered to be excessive

oil leak

passengers seats missing at time of test

Pass 24 Jul 2014 174,629 miles

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

Fail 22 Jul 2014 174,629 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2013 167,028 miles

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)

Pass 10 May 2012 158,821 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 19 May 2011 149,228 miles

all steel brake pipes coverd in grease

Pass 20 May 2010 153,083 miles

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

offside front tyre cracked bur not down to the coards

Fail 20 May 2010 153,083 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

offside front tyre cracked bur not down to the coards

Pass 21 May 2009 122,263 miles
Pass 21 May 2008 116,946 miles
Pass 21 May 2007 108,468 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2006 103,976 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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L43 LPY is a 2005 Mitsubishi Pajero in Blue with a 2,830cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 L43 LPY, 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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L43 LPY is a 2005 Mitsubishi Pajero, first registered on 13 June 2005.

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