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L971 KTH

2005 Mitsubishi Pajero

Blue Diesel 2830cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2018
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

194,200 mi
Last recorded194,200 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2017
Typical for 2005 Mitsubishi Pajero131,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL971 KTH
MakeMitsubishi
ModelPajero
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,830cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2017 194,200 miles

Corrosion throughout vehicle

Oil leak

Fail 23 Nov 2017 194,199 miles

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings nearside rear (6.1.B.2)

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings offside rear (6.1.B.2)

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Corrosion throughout vehicle

Oil leak

Pass 22 Nov 2016 193,895 miles

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 26 Nov 2015 168,173 miles

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Play in OSR drop link

Slight play in OSF drop link

Slight play in both front wheel bearings

Pass 26 Nov 2014 163,951 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

rear chassi rusty

Fail 26 Nov 2014 163,951 miles

Nearside Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

rear chassi rusty

Pass 23 Dec 2013 154,600 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2012 136,593 miles

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

Fail 5 Dec 2012 136,593 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

Pass 3 Dec 2011 126,368 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

nearside front track rod end dust cover split.

Pass 4 Dec 2010 19,627 miles

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

Pass 11 Dec 2009 113,277 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 5 Dec 2009 113,181 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2008 105,285 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2008 101,329 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2006 93,214 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2005 81,385 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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L971 KTH is a 2005 Mitsubishi Pajero in Blue with a 2,830cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 L971 KTH, 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 L971 KTH registered?

L971 KTH is a 2005 Mitsubishi Pajero, first registered on 7 January 2005.

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