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L909 NBV

2005 Mitsubishi Pajero

Red Diesel 2830cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2020
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

189,066 mi
Last recorded189,066 miles
Recorded on16 May 2019
Typical for 2005 Mitsubishi Pajero131,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL909 NBV
MakeMitsubishi
ModelPajero
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,830cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 May 2019 189,066 miles

Front both dive shfs cracking boots

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Apr 2018 181,661 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Front wheel bearing has slight play both (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 10 Apr 2017 172,370 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2016 161,090 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all (3.6.B.4e)

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

front tyres cracking

underside rusting

Fail 16 Mar 2016 160,985 miles

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all (3.6.B.4e)

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

front tyres cracking

underside rusting

Pass 23 Sep 2010 149,830 miles

both inner cv boots split

engine smoking quite bad

Fail 21 Sep 2010 149,829 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

both inner cv boots split

engine smoking quite bad

Pass 9 Sep 2009 139,887 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2008 134,537 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2008 134,537 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 6 Sep 2007 118,194 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2007 118,194 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 11 Aug 2006 102,032 miles

slight play in pitman arm

slight play in steering idler arm

Pass 9 Sep 2005 89,291 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2005 89,291 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

oil leak from engine

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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L909 NBV is a 2005 Mitsubishi Pajero in Red with a 2,830cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 L909 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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L909 NBV is a 2005 Mitsubishi Pajero, first registered on 15 September 2005.

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