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L525 PTO

2005 Mitsubishi Pajero

White Diesel 2800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2024
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

187,574 mi
Last recorded187,574 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2024
Typical for 2005 Mitsubishi Pajero131,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL525 PTO
MakeMitsubishi
ModelPajero
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,800cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Fail 12 Aug 2024 187,574 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe excessively corroded main run (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe excessively corroded n.s/o.s rear pipes from brake load valve (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel pipe leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner wheel arch corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

all underside and chassis heavily corroded

Pass 17 Aug 2023 184,651 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

OIL LEAK NOT EXCESSIVE

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

REAR CHASSIS CORRORDED

Pass 11 Aug 2022 178,896 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2021 172,651 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

all underside and chassis slightly corroded covered in wax-oil

Pass 20 Jul 2020 167,845 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

heavily undersealed

Pass 24 Jul 2019 160,286 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside front brake slight bind.

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Aug 2018 152,359 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play idler (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 18 Aug 2017 148,480 miles

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

Fail 18 Aug 2017 148,478 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Pass 24 Jun 2016 147,621 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2016 147,621 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2015 144,767 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 23 Jun 2014 140,968 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2013 134,689 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2012 128,096 miles

both front tyres cracking

centre and rear exhaust deteriorating

front battery leaking acid

front to rear metal fuel pipes corroding at rear

offside rear shock absorber damp

offside rear tyre cracking inner sidewall

rear drop link bushes deteriorating

rear row of seats not in postion

slight play in front hub bearings

slight play in steering arms and idliers

various areas of underbody and chassis surface corrosion

various suspension bushes deteriorating

Fail 22 Jun 2012 128,072 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

both front tyres cracking

centre and rear exhaust deteriorating

front battery leaking acid

front to rear metal fuel pipes corroding at rear

nearside rear tyre cracking inner sidewall

offside rear shock absorber damp

rear drop link bushes deteriorating

rear row of seats not in postion

slight play in front hub bearings

slight play in steering arms and idliers

various areas of underbody and chassis surface corrosion

various suspension bushes deteriorating

Pass 14 Jun 2011 119,867 miles

both bottom ball joints worn,nearside and offside.

wear in steering drag links,

Pass 15 Jun 2010 110,046 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Jun 2010 110,046 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2009 96,032 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2008 83,719 miles
Pass 8 May 2007 70,437 miles
Pass 4 May 2006 57,668 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2005 45,108 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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L525 PTO is a 2005 Mitsubishi Pajero in White with a 2,800cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 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 L525 PTO, 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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L525 PTO is a 2005 Mitsubishi Pajero, first registered on 1 May 2005.

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