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M909 VBR

2005 Mitsubishi Pajero

Silver Petrol 3490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

191,283 mi
Last recorded191,283 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2019
Typical for 2005 Mitsubishi Pajero131,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM909 VBR
MakeMitsubishi
ModelPajero
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,490cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2019 191,283 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2018 186,114 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2018 186,114 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Fail 7 Feb 2018 186,098 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2017 179,008 miles

Fuel pipes corroded

Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Fail 24 Jan 2017 178,823 miles

Brake load sensing valve defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)

Brake performance not tested Test not carried out due to leaking brake pipe (3.7.A.1)

Emissions not tested Aborted idle test as engine idle too fast (7.3.A.1)

Emissions not tested Emissions test aborted due to failed lambda test (7.3.A.1)

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner sill corroded and holed (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Outer sill corroded and holed (5.2.6)

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner sill corroded and holed (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Outer sill corroded and holed (5.2.6)

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Offside Front Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Outer Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Both registration plates are not as standard

Covers fitted to sills obscuring inspection of testable areas

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play Steering box drop arm (2.2.B.1f)

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

Rear Fuel pipe slightly damaged Fuel pipes corroded at chassis and rear (7.2.2)

Pass 27 Jan 2016 168,139 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2015 162,633 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2015 162,633 miles

Front registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 3 Sep 2014 162,470 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Mar 2013 155,257 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2012 153,542 miles

o/s @ n/s rear brake discs corroding

Pass 14 Mar 2011 151,562 miles

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 13 Apr 2010 146,224 miles

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 13 Oct 2008 132,442 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2007 123,264 miles

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

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 13 Jul 2006 110,901 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2006 110,901 miles

Nearside 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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M909 VBR is a 2005 Mitsubishi Pajero in Silver with a 3,490cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 M909 VBR, 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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M909 VBR is a 2005 Mitsubishi Pajero, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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