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M748 GCD

2005 Mitsubishi Pajero

Blue Diesel 2800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

142,247 mi
Last recorded142,247 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2016
Typical for 2005 Mitsubishi Pajero131,215 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM748 GCD
MakeMitsubishi
ModelPajero
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,800cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2016 142,247 miles

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

Rear Lower Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

offside front brake slightly binding

rear tyres treads perished

slight brake pull

smoke emisions

steering idler arm slight wear

Pass 17 Mar 2015 138,979 miles

offside rear brake binding

rear brake pads condition

rear inner arches rusted

Fail 3 Mar 2015 138,901 miles

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

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

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

offside rear brake binding

rear brake pads condition

rear inner arches rusted

Fail 5 Mar 2014 132,073 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

nearside rear chassis rusted

offside front brake slightly binding

Pass 5 Mar 2014 132,073 miles

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

nearside rear chassis rusted

offside front brake slightly binding

Pass 6 Mar 2013 129,647 miles

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

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

front no plate condition

Fail 4 Mar 2013 129,585 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

front no plate condition

Pass 13 Mar 2012 125,621 miles

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

nearside rear chassis rusted

Fail 8 Mar 2012 125,496 miles

Nearside Lower Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

nearside rear chassis rusted

Pass 8 Mar 2011 115,589 miles

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 8 Mar 2011 115,576 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 5 Mar 2010 111,418 miles

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

front tyres worn

offside front wheel arch rusted

Fail 2 Mar 2010 111,387 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Lower Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

front tyres worn

offside front wheel arch rusted

Pass 7 Mar 2009 108,698 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2008 104,182 miles

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

handbrake on limit

rear pads worn

Pass 6 Mar 2007 95,665 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2006 86,717 miles

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

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

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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M748 GCD is a 2005 Mitsubishi Pajero in Blue with a 2,800cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 M748 GCD, 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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M748 GCD is a 2005 Mitsubishi Pajero, first registered on 1 April 2005.

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