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M477 TAB

2005 Mitsubishi Pajero

Green Diesel 2470cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2022
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

103,494 mi
Last recorded103,494 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2021
Typical for 2005 Mitsubishi Pajero131,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM477 TAB
MakeMitsubishi
ModelPajero
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,470cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2021 103,494 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front bumper missing

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged all (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

corrosion to underside

Fail 18 Oct 2021 103,491 miles

Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front bumper missing

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged all (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

corrosion to underside

Pass 19 Oct 2020 100,572 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively Rear joint (6.1.7 (c) (i))

General underside corrosion

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Front diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Slight play in all steering joints

Fail 9 Oct 2020 100,515 miles

Nearside Rear Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting Outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting Outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting inner wheel arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively Rear joint (6.1.7 (c) (i))

General underside corrosion

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Front diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Slight play in all steering joints

Pass 10 Oct 2019 98,963 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

both outer sills corroded

corrosion hole o/s rear inner wheel arch (body)

front bumper missing

front number plate is on sun visor but still facing the front

Fail 10 Oct 2019 98,963 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

both outer sills corroded

corrosion hole o/s rear inner wheel arch (body)

front bumper missing

front number plate is on sun visor but still facing the front

Pass 9 Oct 2018 97,639 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front anti roll bar D-bushes worn

General underside corrosion

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 8 Oct 2018 97,639 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front anti roll bar D-bushes worn

General underside corrosion

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2017 96,073 miles

front bumper has been removed

general underside corrosion

movement in steering box

o/s rear brake pipe corroded

slight exhaust blow centre to rear exhaust joint

steering box idler has slight movement in a ball joint

Pass 8 Oct 2016 94,729 miles

General underside corrosion

Nearside Rear Brake binding slightly

Offside Rear Brake hose twisted

Pass 8 Oct 2015 92,500 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 9 Oct 2014 90,855 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

exhaust middle box rattleing

o/s/r brake hose twisted

Pass 17 Oct 2011 72,765 miles

all tyres cracking

both front bottom ball joints have play

n/s front pads worn low

n/s front upper wishbone ball joint has play plus both rear bushs

o/s front brake pipe greesed

o/s front out riger body mountin has exceccive corrosion with in 30cm

o/s rear wheel binding slightly

slight play in o/s front upper wishbone ball joint plus play in rear bushs

Fail 6 Oct 2011 72,764 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

all tyres cracking

both front bottom ball joints have play

n/s front upper wishbone ball joint has play plus both rear bushs

o/s front brake pipe greesed

o/s front out riger body mountin has exceccive corrosion with in 30cm

o/s rear wheel binding slightly

slight play in o/s front upper wishbone ball joint plus play in rear bushs

Pass 7 Sep 2010 68,824 miles

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

n/s/f Tyre tread starting to crack.

Fail 7 Sep 2010 68,824 miles

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

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

n/s/f Tyre tread starting to crack.

Pass 20 Oct 2009 67,428 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2009 67,428 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 14 Feb 2008 61,658 miles

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

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

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

Fail 7 Feb 2008 61,485 miles

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

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2007 56,804 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2007 56,804 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside Inner Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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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M477 TAB is a 2005 Mitsubishi Pajero in Green with a 2,470cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 M477 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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M477 TAB is a 2005 Mitsubishi Pajero, first registered on 20 July 2005.

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