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N178 BRC

2005 Mitsubishi Pajero

Blue Diesel 2830cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

106,061 mi
Last recorded106,061 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2014
Typical for 2005 Mitsubishi Pajero131,215 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN178 BRC
MakeMitsubishi
ModelPajero
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,830cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2014 106,061 miles

n/s/f cv boot perishing

Pass 9 Jan 2014 98,857 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2012 90,293 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2012 148,503 miles

Rear Seat Belts Not Checked Due Seats in folded postion on presentation

Fail 19 Jan 2012 148,491 miles

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

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Seat Belts Not Checked Due Seats in folded postion on presentation

Pass 20 Jan 2011 133,005 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

nearside front inner drive shaft gaiter split.

Pass 4 Jan 2010 114,116 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2009 97,369 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2008 83,306 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2007 79,529 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2007 79,529 miles

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

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

nearside lower stop lamp innop

rearmost seat belts not tested (seats not installed and secured)

slight free play in steering box

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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N178 BRC is a 2005 Mitsubishi Pajero in Blue with a 2,830cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 N178 BRC, 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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What year was N178 BRC registered?

N178 BRC is a 2005 Mitsubishi Pajero, first registered on 11 May 2005.

Is N178 BRC safe to buy?

The MOT history for N178 BRC shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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