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M98 TMS

2005 Mitsubishi Pajero

Grey Diesel 2800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2017
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

163,138 mi
Last recorded163,138 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2016
Typical for 2005 Mitsubishi Pajero131,215 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM98 TMS
MakeMitsubishi
ModelPajero
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,800cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2016 163,138 miles

Engine oil leak

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Fail 29 Feb 2016 163,131 miles

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

Engine oil leak

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Pass 29 Jun 2015 151,903 miles

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

Oil leak

gear box rear seal leaking

Fail 25 Jun 2015 151,581 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

gear box rear seal leaking

Pass 6 Mar 2014 121,667 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

brake pipes require better alignment

dipped headlamp convertors fitted

general vehicle corrosion on chassis & suspensions

handbrake travel high

n/s/f wheel bearing slight play

slight play steering drop link ball joint

Pass 1 Mar 2013 85,348 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

oil leak from top of engine.

Pass 20 Sep 2011 48,560 miles

fuel pipes corroded

Fail 20 Sep 2011 48,560 miles

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

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

fuel pipes corroded

Pass 21 Sep 2010 42,468 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

Fail 20 Sep 2010 42,468 miles

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

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

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

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

Pass 14 Sep 2009 35,966 miles

both rear brake pipes corroded

off side front brake pipe corroded

rexhaust rear pipe has a minor leak of exhaust gasses/corroded

Fail 8 Sep 2009 35,966 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (1.3.2e)

both rear brake pipes corroded

off side front brake pipe corroded

rexhaust rear pipe has a minor leak of exhaust gasses/corroded

Pass 21 Aug 2008 30,457 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2007 24,700 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2007 24,700 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive 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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M98 TMS is a 2005 Mitsubishi Pajero in Grey with a 2,800cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 M98 TMS, 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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M98 TMS is a 2005 Mitsubishi Pajero, first registered on 14 December 2005.

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