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M489 CTR

2005 Mitsubishi Pajero

Red Diesel 2830cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2021
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

197,027 mi
Last recorded197,027 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2020
Typical for 2005 Mitsubishi Pajero131,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM489 CTR
MakeMitsubishi
ModelPajero
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,830cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2020 197,027 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Fuel hose corroded (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

Pass 2 Dec 2019 195,016 miles

Fuel hose corroded front to rear (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

Fail 19 Nov 2019 195,016 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded 2 x front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Fuel hose corroded front to rear (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

Pass 22 Nov 2018 192,186 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2017 189,337 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2017 189,337 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear over rear axle, both (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 17 Nov 2016 188,010 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear by back axle (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 27 Nov 2015 186,371 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2014 180,492 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2013 171,472 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 13 Oct 2012 163,183 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 19 Oct 2011 152,290 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2010 147,445 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2009 144,718 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2008 130,739 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 30 Nov 2007 125,371 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2006 111,811 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2005 93,282 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2005 93,189 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

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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M489 CTR is a 2005 Mitsubishi Pajero in Red with a 2,830cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 M489 CTR, 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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M489 CTR is a 2005 Mitsubishi Pajero, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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