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M768 TAB

2005 Mitsubishi Pajero

White Diesel 2835cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2020
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

138,005 mi
Last recorded138,005 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2019
Typical for 2005 Mitsubishi Pajero131,215 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM768 TAB
MakeMitsubishi
ModelPajero
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,835cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2019 138,005 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2018 135,614 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front outer (3.6.B.4d)

Brake pipe slightly corroded nearside and offside fitted to caliper (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

drivers door handle broken

inner sills and floor corroded

Pass 3 Oct 2016 132,183 miles

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

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

oil leak

Pass 12 Aug 2015 126,649 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2015 126,641 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2014 118,994 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2013 111,578 miles

o/s/f brake binding slightly

rear exhaust becomming very rusty

slight play in o/s/f bottom ball joint

Pass 14 Jul 2012 108,097 miles

front to rear and rear brake pipes becomming rusty

o/s/f brake starting to bind

rear brake pads low

Pass 3 Jun 2011 103,134 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2010 98,339 miles

front brake imbalance 25% indicating adjustment or repair necessary.

no rear seats fitted.

Fail 26 Jun 2010 98,325 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

no rear seats fitted.

Pass 27 Jun 2009 80,489 miles

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

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

slight play (wear) in nearside front steering box idler joint.

Fail 20 Jun 2009 80,480 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

slight play (wear) in nearside front steering box idler joint.

Pass 17 Jun 2008 57,685 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2007 50,162 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Sep 2006 47,186 miles

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

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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M768 TAB is a 2005 Mitsubishi Pajero in White with a 2,835cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 M768 TAB, 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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M768 TAB is a 2005 Mitsubishi Pajero, first registered on 1 October 2005.

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