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N221 HWP

2005 Mitsubishi Pajero

Maroon Petrol 1100cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2023
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

185,420 mi
Last recorded185,420 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2022
Typical for 2005 Mitsubishi Pajero131,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN221 HWP
MakeMitsubishi
ModelPajero
Year2005
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,100cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2022 185,420 miles

Corrosion nearside inner and outer sill

Pass 9 Apr 2021 183,491 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Apr 2020 181,400 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 17 Apr 2020 181,400 miles

Nearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Apr 2019 175,792 miles

Nearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Apr 2018 171,874 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2017 166,520 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2016 160,407 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2015 155,520 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2014 154,329 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

both rear wheel bearings slightly noisey

Pass 9 Apr 2013 152,298 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2012 146,125 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2011 13,335 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2010 113,396 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2009 100,923 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 21 Apr 2008 96,504 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2007 90,935 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2007 90,923 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

o/s/r tyre close to limit

Pass 21 Apr 2006 82,334 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2006 82,334 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.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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N221 HWP is a 2005 Mitsubishi Pajero in Maroon with a 1,100cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 N221 HWP, 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 N221 HWP registered?

N221 HWP is a 2005 Mitsubishi Pajero, first registered on 29 June 2005.

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