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M485 VRC

2005 Mitsubishi Pajero

Red Diesel 2830cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

70,761 mi
Last recorded70,761 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2016
Typical for 2005 Mitsubishi Pajero131,215 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM485 VRC
MakeMitsubishi
ModelPajero
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,830cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2016 70,761 miles

rear fog lamp tie clipped on

Fail 14 Apr 2016 70,760 miles

Rear Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

rear fog lamp tie clipped on

Pass 20 Apr 2015 68,216 miles

rear fog light tie cliped on

Fail 28 Apr 2014 66,993 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 28 Apr 2014 66,993 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2013 64,687 miles

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

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

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

chassi rusty

rear fog light tie cliped on

Pass 8 Mar 2012 61,076 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Fail 11 Mar 2011 57,341 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2011 57,341 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2010 52,871 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2010 52,871 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Fail 9 Mar 2009 48,252 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.6b)

Pass 9 Mar 2009 48,252 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2008 40,696 miles

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

Fail 12 Feb 2008 40,681 miles

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2007 38,401 miles

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

front no plate damaged

Pass 4 Mar 2006 33,375 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2006 33,294 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

front no plate cracked

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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M485 VRC is a 2005 Mitsubishi Pajero in Red with a 2,830cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 M485 VRC, 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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M485 VRC is a 2005 Mitsubishi Pajero, first registered on 13 January 2005.

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