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M789 NRH

2005 Mitsubishi Pajero

Silver Diesel 2830cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2023
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

221,124 mi
Last recorded221,124 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2023
Typical for 2005 Mitsubishi Pajero131,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM789 NRH
MakeMitsubishi
ModelPajero
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,830cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Fail 20 Mar 2023 221,124 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2022 215,094 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2021 208,913 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2020 202,131 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

brake pipes covered in grease

Pass 16 Apr 2019 196,040 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Apr 2019 196,036 miles

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

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Apr 2018 189,156 miles

all brake pipes painted

Fail 17 Apr 2018 189,152 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint both (2.4.G.2)

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Steering pivot point has excessive play idler arm (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Oil leak ()

all brake pipes painted

Pass 28 Jul 2017 185,851 miles

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

all brake pipes greased

Pass 26 Jul 2016 181,177 miles

brake pipes greased

general underbody corrosion

Pass 27 Jul 2015 176,571 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2014 171,163 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

brake pipes greased

Pass 1 Aug 2013 167,919 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

unable to assess condition of rear brake pipes due to grease

Fail 24 Jul 2013 167,712 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

unable to assess condition of rear brake pipes due to grease

Pass 25 Jul 2012 160,858 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2011 150,537 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2010 141,777 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2009 129,499 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2008 126,743 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2008 126,695 miles

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

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

Offside Intermediate drop arm insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2007 118,434 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 15 Jun 2006 105,816 miles

Number plate lamp cover missing.

Play in steering joints.

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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M789 NRH is a 2005 Mitsubishi Pajero in Silver with a 2,830cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 M789 NRH, 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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M789 NRH is a 2005 Mitsubishi Pajero, first registered on 13 June 2005.

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