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L577 RKU

2005 Mitsubishi Pajero

Blue Diesel 2830cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2019
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

75,006 mi
Last recorded75,006 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2018
Typical for 2005 Mitsubishi Pajero131,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL577 RKU
MakeMitsubishi
ModelPajero
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,830cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2018 75,006 miles

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

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

Offside Rear chassis corroded near towbar mounting

nearside rear tyre perished

steering system has slight freeplay at steering wheel

Fail 26 Jan 2018 74,998 miles

Emissions not tested broken tail pipe prevents emissions test (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases tail pipe (7.1.2)

Fuel system component leaking Valve at fuel tank (7.2.3)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear chassis corroded near towbar mounting

nearside rear tyre perished

steering system has slight freeplay at steering wheel

Pass 28 Aug 2017 74,124 miles

nearside front (play at steering joints)

nearside rear (tyre perrished)

offside rear ( chassis badly corroded out with prescribed areas, beside tow bar bracket mount)

slight movement at steering column adjuster

steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel

suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (underside of vehicle and chassis)

Fail 15 Aug 2017 74,124 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle pulling to left (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (5.2.6)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber detached (2.7.2b)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded trailing arm area (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired near trailing arm mount weld is fractured (2.4.A.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (5.2.6)

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

rear brake binding both (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front play at steering joints

Nearside Rear tyre perrished

Offside Rear chassis badly corroded out with prescribed areas. beside tow-bar bracket mount

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive underside of vehicle and chassis (2.4.A.3)

slight movement at steering column adjuster

Pass 15 Jun 2016 61,497 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2015
Pass 12 Jun 2015 53,145 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2015 53,116 miles

Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 May 2014 52,252 miles

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

Fail 24 Apr 2014 52,226 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Headlamp cleaning device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 5 Apr 2013 50,972 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

rear shock covers corroded

underside some corrosion

Fail 2 Apr 2013 50,972 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

rear shock covers corroded

underside some corrosion

Pass 9 Apr 2012 49,557 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

chassis corroded

exhaust corroded

underbody corroded

Fail 3 Apr 2012 49,557 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

chassis corroded

exhaust corroded

underbody corroded

Pass 24 Mar 2011 47,814 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 21 Mar 2011 47,814 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 25 Mar 2010 46,737 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 26 Mar 2009 44,345 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 29 Mar 2008 42,986 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2008 42,985 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 14 Mar 2007 41,331 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2007 41,331 miles

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

offside front auxillary lamp not working

offside front brake may need attention slightly sticky

Pass 6 Mar 2006 37,812 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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L577 RKU is a 2005 Mitsubishi Pajero in Blue with a 2,830cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 L577 RKU, 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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L577 RKU is a 2005 Mitsubishi Pajero, first registered on 24 March 2005.

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