MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
213,938 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Steering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))
very rusty underneath
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both sides front to back (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both sides front & rear (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn d bush both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake load sensing valve seized and ABS not fitted or inoperative (1.1.17 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake load sensing valve seized and ABS not fitted or inoperative (1.1.17 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (ii))
Rear Inner Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Inner Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bushes both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Offside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed rear (5.2.2b)
o/s/r fog light faded on limit
Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)
o/s/r fog light faded on limit
considerable front brake imbalance but both front brakes locking on roller brake test-needs attention (offside brake lazy)
front to rear brake pipes corroded
rear brake pipe to rear flexi brake hose corroded
Offside An item not tested (Manual)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS
considerable front brake imbalance but both front brakes locking on roller brake test-needs attention (offside brake lazy)
front to rear brake pipes corroded
rear brake pipe to rear flexi brake hose corroded
rear anti roll bar link bush's perished
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
rear anti roll bar link bush's perished
both rear anti roll bar outer link bushes perished and split
nearside front lower swivel joint slight lift
nearside outer track rod end slight play
offside inner and outer track rod ends slight play
slight steering free play at steering wheel
some grease seaping from some front steering and suspension ball joints but no splits found in gaiters
Lower Steering column universal joint insecure (2.1.5)
Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
both rear anti roll bar outer link bushes perished and split
nearside front lower swivel joint slight lift
nearside outer track rod end slight play
offside inner and outer track rod ends slight play
slight steering free play at steering wheel
some grease seaping from some front steering and suspension ball joints but no splits found in gaiters
Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
How Reliable is the Mitsubishi Pajero?
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L549 JKN is a 2005 Mitsubishi Pajero in Silver with a 2,800cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 L549 JKN, 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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L549 JKN is a 2005 Mitsubishi Pajero, first registered on 1 March 2005.
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