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M963 XYB

2005 Mitsubishi Pajero

Red Diesel 2800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2020
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

198,589 mi
Last recorded198,589 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2019
Typical for 2005 Mitsubishi Pajero131,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM963 XYB
MakeMitsubishi
ModelPajero
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,800cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2019 198,589 miles

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush nsr osr (5.3.2 (c))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2018 198,065 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush n/s+o/s lower (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security n/s+o/s inner sills (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2017 192,647 miles

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

Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush n/s+o/s lower (2.7.4)

Fail 3 Oct 2017 192,645 miles

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush n/s+o/s lower (2.7.4)

Pass 4 Oct 2016 187,987 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2015 180,549 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated loose (3.6.B.4d)

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

Fail 18 Sep 2015 180,547 miles

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

Nearside Outer Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated loose (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 2 Oct 2014 173,592 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2014 173,592 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

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

Pass 1 Oct 2012 156,522 miles

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

Fail 17 Sep 2012 156,516 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

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

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2011 154,906 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)

Fail 3 Oct 2011 154,906 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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)

Pass 26 Nov 2009 148,703 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2009 148,703 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Pass 18 Nov 2008 144,766 miles

both rear tyres getting a bit low on tread

exhaust tailpipe a bit detiorated advise replacement

Fail 18 Nov 2008 144,766 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

both rear tyres getting a bit low on tread

exhaust tailpipe a bit detiorated advise replacement

Pass 9 Nov 2007 138,882 miles

slight play in both front wheel bearings

Pass 15 Nov 2006 131,780 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2006 131,771 miles

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

Pass 1 Dec 2005 126,276 miles

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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M963 XYB is a 2005 Mitsubishi Pajero in Red with a 2,800cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 M963 XYB, 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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M963 XYB is a 2005 Mitsubishi Pajero, first registered on 2 December 2005.

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