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L489 CTY

2005 Mitsubishi Pajero

Silver Diesel 2830cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

186,597 mi
Last recorded186,597 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2013
Typical for 2005 Mitsubishi Pajero131,215 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL489 CTY
MakeMitsubishi
ModelPajero
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,830cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2013 186,597 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2012 159,260 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2011 138,817 miles

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

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 16 Jul 2011 138,783 miles

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

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

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 2 Jun 2010 131,265 miles

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

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

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

nearside rear tyre cracked/perished, advise

offside rear tyre sidewall cracked/perished, advise

Fail 2 Jun 2010 131,265 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

nearside rear tyre cracked/perished, advise

offside rear tyre sidewall cracked/perished, advise

Pass 30 Jun 2009 128,657 miles

All four tyre sidewalls perrished

Pass 15 Apr 2008 126,477 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2007 123,254 miles

both rear tyre sidewalls perrished

Pass 1 Jun 2006 117,617 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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L489 CTY is a 2005 Mitsubishi Pajero in Silver with a 2,830cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 L489 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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What year was L489 CTY registered?

L489 CTY is a 2005 Mitsubishi Pajero, first registered on 7 June 2005.

Is L489 CTY safe to buy?

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