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M997 NTA

2005 Mitsubishi Pajero

Green Diesel 2800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2021
Tests28 (16 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

166,615 mi
Last recorded166,615 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2020
Typical for 2005 Mitsubishi Pajero131,215 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM997 NTA
MakeMitsubishi
ModelPajero
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,800cc

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MOT History

16 pass 12 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2020 166,615 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2020 166,615 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 30 Jul 2019 165,101 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2019 165,101 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level significantly below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Body insecure arch (6.2.2 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Jun 2018 162,745 miles

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

Rear chassis surface rust

Fail 6 Jun 2018 162,610 miles

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

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

Rear chassis surface rust

Pass 10 Jul 2017 157,068 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 26 Jan 2017 156,335 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2017 156,320 miles

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 28 Jan 2016 154,628 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2015 153,525 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2015 153,525 miles

Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Fail 5 Feb 2014 152,077 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 5 Feb 2014 152,077 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2012 151,687 miles

Drag link end damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 4 Dec 2012 151,687 miles

Drag link end damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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

Fail 8 Dec 2011 151,234 miles

Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 8 Dec 2011 151,234 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2010 140,055 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2009 117,905 miles

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

Fail 15 Oct 2009 117,776 miles

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 16 Oct 2008 110,545 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Service brake grabbing slightly (3.7.C.2)

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Fail 16 Oct 2008 110,545 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Front Service brake grabbing slightly (3.7.C.2)

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Pass 4 Oct 2007 101,867 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Fail 4 Oct 2007 101,866 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Pass 13 Sep 2006 93,221 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Fail 24 Aug 2006 92,879 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Centre Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Nearside Front An item not tested (Manual)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Pass 15 Aug 2005 86,791 miles

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

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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M997 NTA is a 2005 Mitsubishi Pajero in Green with a 2,800cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 M997 NTA, 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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M997 NTA is a 2005 Mitsubishi Pajero, first registered on 16 August 2005.

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