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L485 WYJ

2005 Mitsubishi Pajero

Maroon Diesel 2830cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

162,209 mi
Last recorded162,209 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2009
Typical for 2005 Mitsubishi Pajero131,215 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL485 WYJ
MakeMitsubishi
ModelPajero
Year2005
ColourMaroon
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,830cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2009 162,209 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2009 162,209 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside brake disc cracked (3.5.1h)

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

handbrake high

Pass 17 Jul 2008 14,252 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2008 147,250 miles

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

Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

Pass 9 Jul 2007 127,762 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2007 127,762 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2006 113,234 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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L485 WYJ is a 2005 Mitsubishi Pajero in Maroon with a 2,830cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 L485 WYJ, 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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What year was L485 WYJ registered?

L485 WYJ is a 2005 Mitsubishi Pajero, first registered on 1 July 2005.

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The MOT history for L485 WYJ shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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