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L916 NBV

2005 Mitsubishi Pajero

Blue Diesel 2830cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

178,747 mi
Last recorded178,747 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2017
Typical for 2005 Mitsubishi Pajero131,215 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL916 NBV
MakeMitsubishi
ModelPajero
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,830cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2017 178,747 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both Rear Of Front To Rear To Load Valve (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak ()

Pass 7 Apr 2016 169,474 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2015 163,291 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2015 163,291 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2014 155,696 miles

Oil leak

exhaust flex poor

Pass 21 Feb 2013 150,657 miles

rear brake pipes on axle rusty and hose ends

Fail 14 Feb 2013 150,527 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

rear brake pipes on axle rusty and hose ends

Pass 24 Feb 2012 141,379 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2011 131,668 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2011 131,664 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

rear brake pipes rusty

Pass 23 Feb 2010 122,383 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2009 114,842 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2008 108,556 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2007 101,268 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2006 94,905 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2006 94,756 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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)

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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L916 NBV is a 2005 Mitsubishi Pajero in Blue with a 2,830cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 L916 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 L916 NBV registered?

L916 NBV is a 2005 Mitsubishi Pajero, first registered on 16 March 2005.

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