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M548 CTR

2005 Mitsubishi Pajero

Black Diesel 2850cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2019
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

186,772 mi
Last recorded186,772 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2018
Typical for 2005 Mitsubishi Pajero131,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM548 CTR
MakeMitsubishi
ModelPajero
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,850cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2018 186,772 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2016 185,286 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2015 184,485 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded from rear brake valve (3.6.B.2c)

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

rear exhaust mount

rear fuel lines

Fail 17 Nov 2015 184,485 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded from rear brake valve (3.6.B.2c)

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

rear exhaust mount

rear fuel lines

Pass 22 Dec 2014 182,333 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Fail 22 Dec 2014 182,332 miles

Offside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 19 Dec 2013 179,126 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 30 Nov 2012 176,948 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Fail 28 Nov 2012 176,948 miles

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

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

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 6 Dec 2011 170,626 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

o/s/rear brake disc rusty

Fail 5 Dec 2011 170,626 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

o/s/rear brake disc rusty

Pass 15 Dec 2010 163,668 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2010 163,668 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2009 152,334 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2009 152,286 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2008 146,476 miles

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

Fail 12 Nov 2008 146,462 miles

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

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

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

Pass 26 Nov 2007 139,474 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2006 127,802 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 28 Nov 2005 115,292 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2005 115,292 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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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M548 CTR is a 2005 Mitsubishi Pajero in Black with a 2,850cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 M548 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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M548 CTR is a 2005 Mitsubishi Pajero, first registered on 5 December 2005.

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