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M71 RTX

2005 Mitsubishi Pajero

Grey Diesel 2800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

79,631 mi
Last recorded79,631 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2010
Typical for 2005 Mitsubishi Pajero131,215 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM71 RTX
MakeMitsubishi
ModelPajero
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,800cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2010 79,631 miles

advise both rear anti-roll bar tie-bar link bushes upper with slight movement at time of test

advise slight binding to rear brakes following RBT test at time of test

advise surface rust to faces of brake discs at time of test ( owner informs of vehicle off road for period of time )

Pass 7 Jul 2009 72,850 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 30 Jun 2009 72,845 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 10 Jan 2008 61,000 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2007 58,089 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2006 52,201 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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M71 RTX is a 2005 Mitsubishi Pajero in Grey with a 2,800cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 M71 RTX, 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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What year was M71 RTX registered?

M71 RTX is a 2005 Mitsubishi Pajero, first registered on 1 January 2005.

Is M71 RTX safe to buy?

The MOT history for M71 RTX shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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