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M338 RTX

2005 Mitsubishi Pajero

Blue Diesel 2800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2015
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

167,792 mi
Last recorded167,792 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2014
Typical for 2005 Mitsubishi Pajero131,215 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM338 RTX
MakeMitsubishi
ModelPajero
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,800cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2014 167,792 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

Rear chassis corroded

Fail 26 Feb 2014 167,717 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

Rear chassis corroded

Pass 13 Feb 2013 159,657 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Feb 2013 159,458 miles

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

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

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2012 153,169 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2011 142,103 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Fail 18 Feb 2011 141,745 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Centre Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 15 Sep 2009 128,600 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2009 128,453 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Towbar retaining device missing (6.6.3a)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Rear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Offside Steering column flexible coupling has excessive play (2.1.5)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Oil leak

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 10 Sep 2008 114,898 miles

Nearside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Pass 7 Sep 2007 106,702 miles

2nd indicator not working

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2006 95,261 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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M338 RTX is a 2005 Mitsubishi Pajero in Blue with a 2,800cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 M338 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.

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M338 RTX is a 2005 Mitsubishi Pajero, first registered on 10 August 2005.

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