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L638 JKN

2005 Mitsubishi Pajero

Silver Diesel 2800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2021
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

202,530 mi
Last recorded202,530 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2020
Typical for 2005 Mitsubishi Pajero131,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL638 JKN
MakeMitsubishi
ModelPajero
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,800cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2020 202,530 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All metal brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Inner sills & floor to sills have general age related corrosion

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2019 198,505 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2018 195,266 miles

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2017 190,716 miles

Body has slight corrosion underside has corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak ()

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Chassis (6.1.A.1)

Fail 27 Oct 2017 190,716 miles

Body has slight corrosion underside has corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Steering locking device missing TRACK ROD SPLIT PIN (2.2.C.1g)

Oil leak ()

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Chassis (6.1.A.1)

Pass 29 Oct 2016 185,069 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 23 Sep 2015 179,945 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

oil leak

Fail 23 Sep 2015 179,945 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

oil leak

Pass 10 Oct 2014 175,588 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2013 171,217 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

Pass 4 Oct 2012 165,984 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2011 157,904 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 9 Aug 2010 144,314 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2010 144,314 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2009 132,421 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2008 122,984 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2008 122,984 miles

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

play in nearside steering arm

Pass 17 Oct 2007 112,020 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 May 2006 105,563 miles
Fail 2 May 2006 105,492 miles

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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L638 JKN is a 2005 Mitsubishi Pajero in Silver with a 2,800cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 L638 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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L638 JKN is a 2005 Mitsubishi Pajero, first registered on 6 May 2005.

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