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L938 GTG

2005 Mitsubishi Pajero

Grey Diesel 2800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

163,274 mi
Last recorded163,274 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2018
Typical for 2005 Mitsubishi Pajero131,215 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL938 GTG
MakeMitsubishi
ModelPajero
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,800cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2018 163,274 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2017 160,885 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2017 160,779 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 10 Mar 2016 149,128 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.64 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.83 (4.1.E.1)

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

oil leak

Fail 1 Mar 2016 148,979 miles

Nearside Rear Body or chassis is cracked, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings under sill holed (6.1.B.2)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.64 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.83 (4.1.E.1)

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

oil leak

Pass 3 Mar 2015 141,296 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Fail 26 Feb 2015 141,286 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 27 Feb 2014 132,406 miles

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

Oil leak

screw in n/s/r

Pass 28 Feb 2013 123,617 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Oil leak

Fail 27 Feb 2013 123,615 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Oil leak

Pass 17 Jan 2012 114,773 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Fail 12 Jan 2012 114,769 miles

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 4 Dec 2010 105,064 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2009 97,654 miles

1 osf tyre starting to crack on inner sidewall

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 6 Dec 2008 89,208 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2007 82,787 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2006 72,673 miles

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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L938 GTG is a 2005 Mitsubishi Pajero in Grey with a 2,800cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 L938 GTG, 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 L938 GTG registered?

L938 GTG is a 2005 Mitsubishi Pajero, first registered on 16 November 2005.

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