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M323 UBA

2005 Mitsubishi Pajero

Red Diesel 2830cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2017
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

233,213 mi
Last recorded233,213 miles
Recorded on30 Dec 2015
Typical for 2005 Mitsubishi Pajero131,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM323 UBA
MakeMitsubishi
ModelPajero
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,830cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Dec 2015 233,213 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2015 217,554 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

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

metal brake pipes greased unable to fully inspect

Fail 29 Jan 2014 215,402 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

all metal brake pipes greased

Pass 29 Jan 2014 215,402 miles

all metal brake pipes greased

Pass 19 Dec 2012 213,047 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

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

Offside Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

o/s/r/brake disc stone gaurd missing

Fail 19 Dec 2012 213,047 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

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

Offside Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

o/s/r/brake disc stone gaurd missing

Fail 7 Dec 2011 209,984 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

r/o/s/brake disc dust cover loose

Pass 7 Dec 2011 209,984 miles

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

r/o/s/brake disc dust cover loose

Pass 30 Nov 2010 207,772 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

slight movement in both front wishbone lower ball joints o/s & n/s

slight play in n/s/r anti-roll bar bush

Fail 29 Nov 2010 207,771 miles

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

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale missing (1.3.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

slight play in n/s/r anti-roll bar bush

Pass 27 Nov 2009 202,441 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2009 202,441 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Fail 3 Jun 2008 18,767 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Pass 3 Jun 2008 18,767 miles
Pass 21 May 2007 180,839 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2006 172,356 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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M323 UBA is a 2005 Mitsubishi Pajero in Red with a 2,830cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 M323 UBA, 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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M323 UBA is a 2005 Mitsubishi Pajero, first registered on 1 June 2005.

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