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M297 BHK

2005 Mitsubishi Pajero

Silver Diesel 2800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

243,728 mi
Last recorded243,728 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2017
Typical for 2005 Mitsubishi Pajero131,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM297 BHK
MakeMitsubishi
ModelPajero
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,800cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2017 243,728 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded and front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 24 Feb 2017 243,723 miles

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded and front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 25 Feb 2016 234,728 miles

oil leak

Fail 25 Feb 2016 234,728 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

oil leak

Pass 18 Feb 2015 223,631 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 7 Jan 2014 213,307 miles

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

both front and o/s rear tyres in poor condition

Pass 26 Nov 2012 202,677 miles

o/s fr tyre damaged on sidewall

Fail 26 Nov 2012 202,674 miles

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

o/s fr tyre damaged on sidewall

Pass 11 Oct 2011 192,565 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 12 Oct 2010 179,922 miles

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Both front tyres wearing on edges.

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)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage 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)

Oil leak

Pass 7 Sep 2009 165,138 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2008 157,115 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2007 145,378 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2006 135,008 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2006 128,774 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

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

Pass 31 Jan 2006 128,774 miles

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

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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M297 BHK is a 2005 Mitsubishi Pajero in Silver with a 2,800cc 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 M297 BHK, 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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M297 BHK is a 2005 Mitsubishi Pajero, first registered on 9 February 2005.

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