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L640 DKH

2005 Mitsubishi Pajero

Red Diesel 2800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2017
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

287,820 mi
Last recorded287,820 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2016
Typical for 2005 Mitsubishi Pajero131,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL640 DKH
MakeMitsubishi
ModelPajero
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,800cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2016 287,820 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2016 287,820 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc Nearside inner (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Headlamp aim too high Nearside (1.8)

Pass 12 Jun 2015 284,794 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2014 277,763 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Aug 2014 277,705 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2013 265,700 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2012 251,157 miles

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

Fail 14 Aug 2012 251,048 miles

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 11 Aug 2011 237,768 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2011 237,768 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2010 217,887 miles

both front top suspension arm rear bushes have slight play.slight play in pitman arm,slight play in both rear anti roll bar mounting bushes.all brake pipes rusty in places and coated in grease.

Fail 26 Jul 2010 217,867 miles

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

both front top suspension arm rear bushes have slight play.slight play in pitman arm,slight play in both rear anti roll bar mounting bushes.all brake pipes rusty in places and coated in grease.

Pass 4 Aug 2009 201,215 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2008 187,619 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2008 187,619 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2007 166,211 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2007 166,211 miles

Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

exhaust rusty. †slight play in steering idler. †slight play in both front bottom ball joints. †both front tyre close to limit

Pass 14 Oct 2006 144,061 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2006 144,061 miles

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

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

n/s/r seat belt slightly frayed

slight play in pitman and idler arm

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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L640 DKH is a 2005 Mitsubishi Pajero in Red with a 2,800cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 L640 DKH, 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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L640 DKH is a 2005 Mitsubishi Pajero, first registered on 3 May 2005.

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