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M402 TAB

2005 Mitsubishi Pajero

Blue Diesel 2835cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

140,976 mi
Last recorded140,976 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2012
Typical for 2005 Mitsubishi Pajero131,215 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM402 TAB
MakeMitsubishi
ModelPajero
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,835cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2012 140,976 miles

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

Fail 27 Jul 2012 140,937 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 25 May 2011 130,499 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 25 May 2011 130,499 miles
Pass 5 May 2010 123,648 miles

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

slight brake pipe corrosion

slight underbody corrosion

Fail 21 Apr 2010 123,645 miles

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

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

slight brake pipe corrosion

slight underbody corrosion

Pass 23 Mar 2009 107,561 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Handbrake lever high

Oil leak on engine

Oil leak on front diff

Oil leak on gearbox

Play in steering joints

Fail 21 Mar 2009 107,530 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Handbrake lever high

Oil leak on engine

Oil leak on front diff

Oil leak on gearbox

Play in steering joints

Pass 25 Mar 2008 95,821 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Oil leak

nearside rear tyre perished

steering system slightly tight

stone chip in nearside headlight

Fail 7 Mar 2008 95,818 miles

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

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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 suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Oil leak

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

nearside inner cv boot split

nearside rear tyre perished

slight play in steering box

stone chip in nearside headlight

Pass 9 Feb 2007 91,464 miles

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

corrosion rear discs

Pass 17 Feb 2006 71,349 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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M402 TAB is a 2005 Mitsubishi Pajero in Blue with a 2,835cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 M402 TAB, 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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M402 TAB is a 2005 Mitsubishi Pajero, first registered on 23 February 2005.

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