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L648 NBV

2005 Mitsubishi Pajero

Blue Diesel 2830cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

117,003 mi
Last recorded117,003 miles
Recorded on15 May 2013
Typical for 2005 Mitsubishi Pajero131,215 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL648 NBV
MakeMitsubishi
ModelPajero
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,830cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 May 2013 117,003 miles

Brake pipes to both front flexs getting corroded.

Chassis rails getting corroded.

Engine oil leak.

Fuel pipes getting corroded.

Near side front tyre scrubing outer edge.

Off side wiper blade getting worn.

Rear anti-roll bar mounting bushes getting worn.

Rear brake pads half worn.

Some play at steering wheel.

Some play front wheel bearings.

Some play steering ball joints.

Under side of vehicle soiled.

Fail 7 May 2013 116,656 miles

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

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

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

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

Brake pipes to both front flexs getting corroded.

Chassis rails getting corroded.

Engine oil leak.

Fuel pipes getting corroded.

Near side front tyre scrubing outer edge.

Off side wiper blade getting worn.

Rear anti-roll bar mounting bushes getting worn.

Rear brake pads half worn.

Some play at steering wheel.

Some play front wheel bearings.

Some play steering ball joints.

Under side of vehicle soiled.

Pass 11 May 2012 133,333 miles

brake pipe to offside front flex showing signs of corrosion

centre section of exhaust blowing slightly

engine oil leak

exhaust getting corroded

front and rear chassis rails and outriggers getting corroded

front and rear suspension arm bushes getting worn

front caliper feed pipes getting corroded

front,centre and rear chassis to body mounting bushes getting worn

fuel pipes front to rear getting corroded

rear anti roll bar mounting and link bushes getting worn

rear brake backplates getting corroded

rear pads getting low

some play steering idlers,reaction balljoints and track rod ends

tow bar and mounting points getting corroded

Pass 16 May 2011 130,305 miles

engine oil leak

exhaust getting corroded

rear chassis rails spring retainers and chassis outriggers getting corroded

some play steering idlers and reaction balljoints

tow bar and mounting points getting corroded

Fail 10 May 2011 130,284 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

engine oil leak

exhaust getting corroded

rear chassis rails spring retainers and chassis outriggers getting corroded

some play steering idlers and reaction balljoints

tow bar and mounting points getting corroded

Pass 6 May 2010 126,040 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

nsf inner cv boot split

Pass 8 May 2009 120,697 miles

Nearside inner CV boot split.

Pass 12 May 2008 116,171 miles

brake pipes to and from "t" piece getting corroded

exhaust tailpipe showing signs of corrosion

front pads half worn

some play steering idlers and reaction balljoints

some surface corrosion rear chassis rails

Pass 11 May 2007 107,107 miles

brake fluid getting discoloured

brake pipes to rear cylinders getting corroded

front brake pads getting low

fuel pipes showing signs of corrosion

some corrosion rear chassis rails and rear spring top mounting points

some play rear anti roll bar mounting and link bushes

some play steering box

some play steering reaction balljoints and idler gears

Pass 10 May 2006 97,328 miles

metal part of rear flexes getting corroded

rear anti roll bar mounting bushes getting worn

rear pads getting low

some play nearside bottom balljoint

some play steering idler gears

some play steering reaction balljoints

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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L648 NBV is a 2005 Mitsubishi Pajero in Blue with a 2,830cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 L648 NBV, 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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What year was L648 NBV registered?

L648 NBV is a 2005 Mitsubishi Pajero, first registered on 24 May 2005.

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