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L565 EAB

2005 Mitsubishi Pajero

Blue Diesel 2835cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2021
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

156,771 mi
Last recorded156,771 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2020
Typical for 2005 Mitsubishi Pajero131,215 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL565 EAB
MakeMitsubishi
ModelPajero
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,835cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2020 156,771 miles

Exhaust has slight blow

Front to rear brake pipes corroded

Front to rear fuel pipes corroded

Nearside Front Tyre close to limit

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play

Oil leak

Rear brake pipes across axle corroded

Pass 14 Jan 2019 156,770 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2018 154,875 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2017 150,710 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2017 150,710 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 24 Apr 2014 144,835 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2014 144,835 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Rear registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

some pitting on rear brake pipes, rear exhaust catching on tow bar

Pass 4 Feb 2013 143,524 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2012 128,357 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 2 Dec 2010 127,409 miles

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

both batteries insecure

front brake pads looked quite low

Fail 30 Nov 2010 127,196 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

both batteries insecure

front brake pads looked quite low

Pass 29 Sep 2009 118,635 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2006 106,254 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2006 106,237 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 19 Dec 2005 81,696 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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L565 EAB is a 2005 Mitsubishi Pajero in Blue with a 2,835cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 L565 EAB, 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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L565 EAB is a 2005 Mitsubishi Pajero, first registered on 1 January 2005.

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