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L812 GFJ

2005 Mitsubishi Pajero

Grey Diesel 2830cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2019
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

162,770 mi
Last recorded162,770 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2018
Typical for 2005 Mitsubishi Pajero131,215 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL812 GFJ
MakeMitsubishi
ModelPajero
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,830cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2018 162,770 miles

Front slight play in both inner rack joints

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front wheel bearing slight play

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

brake pipes light corrosion (all

light corrosion to chassis

no rear seats fitted

Fail 19 Jul 2018 162,763 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (7.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front wheel bearing slight play

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

brake pipes light corrosion (all

light corrosion to chassis

no rear seats fitted

Pass 14 Dec 2016 154,936 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2016 154,936 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Pass 30 Dec 2015 144,560 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2015 144,560 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 12 Dec 2014 139,370 miles

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

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

Pass 21 May 2013 127,695 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 28 Mar 2012 120,442 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2012

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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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L812 GFJ is a 2005 Mitsubishi Pajero in Grey with a 2,830cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 L812 GFJ, 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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L812 GFJ is a 2005 Mitsubishi Pajero, first registered on 20 January 2005.

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