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L449 CTY

2005 Mitsubishi Pajero

Blue Diesel 2800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2021
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

240,820 mi
Last recorded240,820 miles
Recorded on16 May 2020
Typical for 2005 Mitsubishi Pajero131,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL449 CTY
MakeMitsubishi
ModelPajero
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,800cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 May 2020 240,820 miles
Fail 6 May 2020 240,817 miles

Front Prop shaft joint excessively worn rear uj (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Headlamp aim too low both fronts (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2019 235,210 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Mar 2018 225,735 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all metal (3.6.B.2c)

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

front to rear fuel lines corroded

Fail 8 Mar 2018 225,735 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all metal (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

front to rear fuel lines corroded

Pass 9 Mar 2017 196,712 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2017 196,712 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 18 Feb 2016 192,673 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2016 192,669 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play steering idler (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to calliper (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to calliper (3.6.B.2c)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 28 Jan 2015 184,919 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2014 182,372 miles

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

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

slight play in steering system

Pass 1 Feb 2013 117,133 miles

rear pipe out of ceneter box corroded

Pass 1 Feb 2012 169,526 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2011 159,354 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 17 Jan 2011 159,354 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 Dec 2009 146,024 miles

Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside Rear front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

both rear tyres worn to 1.6mm.front brake pipes and fuel pipe rusty.exhaust front pipe rusty,n/s/f inner drive shaft gaitor split.slight play in ,steering idler,o/s/f bottm ball joint and wheel bearing,slight play in steering box.

Fail 31 Dec 2009 146,024 miles

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside Rear front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

both rear tyres worn to 1.6mm.front brake pipes and fuel pipe rusty.exhaust front pipe rusty,n/s/f inner drive shaft gaitor split.slight play in ,steering idler,o/s/f bottm ball joint and wheel bearing,slight play in steering box.

Pass 22 Dec 2008 126,334 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2008 126,334 miles

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Pass 30 Jul 2008 124,728 miles

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 29 Jul 2008 124,728 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 6 Jun 2007 106,691 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2006 108,976 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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L449 CTY is a 2005 Mitsubishi Pajero in Blue with a 2,800cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 L449 CTY, 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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L449 CTY is a 2005 Mitsubishi Pajero, first registered on 3 May 2005.

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