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M335 VAJ

2005 Mitsubishi Pajero

White Diesel 2800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2016
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

172,677 mi
Last recorded172,677 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2015
Typical for 2005 Mitsubishi Pajero131,215 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM335 VAJ
MakeMitsubishi
ModelPajero
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,800cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2015 172,677 miles

all inner and outer sills corroded-all inner wheel arches corroded-front and rear chasis legs corroded-front end of vehicle damaged-front number plate damaged-all ball joints have slight play

all wheel bearings have slight play-all brake discs corroded,pitted and juddering-rear coil springs corroded-front bumper corroded-x2 rear chasis legs near wheel bearing mounting area corroded

x2 inner backing sills distorted-battery slightly weak-battery mounting area corroded-steering shaft column play-parking brake travel-rear brakes passed on limits

Pass 30 Jan 2014 172,448 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Jan 2014 172,446 miles

Front Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Front Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2013 10,017 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

emissions on limit

exhaust corroded

Pass 8 Feb 2011 166,827 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2011 166,826 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2010 159,629 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2009 151,488 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Pass 24 Jan 2008 146,546 miles

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

Pass 18 Dec 2006 131,127 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2006 131,127 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 15 Dec 2005 120,874 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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M335 VAJ is a 2005 Mitsubishi Pajero in White with a 2,800cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 M335 VAJ, 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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M335 VAJ is a 2005 Mitsubishi Pajero, first registered on 6 September 2005.

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