CarVerify

Free Car Check

M130 RTX

2005 Mitsubishi Pajero

Green Diesel 2800cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2024
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

227,214 mi
Last recorded227,214 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2023
Typical for 2005 Mitsubishi Pajero131,215 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Mitsubishi
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £14.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationM130 RTX
MakeMitsubishi
ModelPajero
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,800cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2023 227,214 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust sleeve & small hole centre silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material metal brake pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear metal brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis holed after nearside rear wheel (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material metal brake pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 24 May 2022 222,662 miles
Fail 17 May 2022 222,661 miles

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

Front Oil leak, but not excessive oil leak from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 26 May 2021 217,763 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive rear of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 17 May 2021 217,762 miles

Nearside Rear Fuel pipe leaking metal fuel pipe leaking before nearside wheel (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive rear of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 May 2020 213,842 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive rear of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 20 May 2020 213,834 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Central exhaust heat shield rattling

Front Oil leak, but not excessive rear of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Apr 2019 207,132 miles

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Apr 2018 202,351 miles
Pass 5 May 2017 197,909 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2016 191,534 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2015 183,359 miles

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

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

slight play in steering drop arm

Pass 30 Apr 2014 174,660 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

fuel pipes corroded

wiper split

Fail 23 Apr 2014 174,497 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

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

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

fuel pipes corroded

wiper split

Pass 11 Apr 2013 166,635 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 6 Apr 2013 166,635 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 21 Apr 2012 158,209 miles

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 21 Apr 2012 158,209 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Apr 2011 142,316 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2010 130,762 miles

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 16 Apr 2009 121,227 miles

n/s/r tyre wall cracking

play in n/s/f steering arm

rear wiper blade worn

slight play in n/s/f top ball joint

slight play in n/s/f wheel bearing

travel on handbrake lever

Pass 3 May 2008 114,120 miles
Fail 1 May 2008 114,102 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 20 Apr 2007 102,308 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2006 91,443 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front tyre walls splitting/nearside is just passable'!

front wheel bearing movement/just passable'

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
Full Mitsubishi Pajero reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

M130 RTX is a 2005 Mitsubishi Pajero in Green with a 2,800cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 M130 RTX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of M130 RTX?

You can check the full history of M130 RTX by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was M130 RTX registered?

M130 RTX is a 2005 Mitsubishi Pajero, first registered on 1 May 2005.

Is M130 RTX safe to buy?

The MOT history for M130 RTX shows 25 tests with a 72% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does M130 RTX have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on M130 RTX. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.