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N232 NWU

2005 Mitsubishi Pajero

Red Diesel 2830cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

163,980 mi
Last recorded163,980 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2014
Typical for 2005 Mitsubishi Pajero131,215 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN232 NWU
MakeMitsubishi
ModelPajero
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,830cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2014 163,980 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 30 Oct 2013 144,760 miles

Nearside Front Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 30 Oct 2013 144,760 miles

Nearside Front Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 22 Oct 2012 108,501 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2011 83,502 miles

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Oil leak

Pass 30 Sep 2010 67,965 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 29 Sep 2009 64,687 miles

off side rear shock absorber damp near side front shock absorber damp, front of exhaust rusting, brake pipes rusting, oil leaks.

Fail 29 Sep 2009 64,687 miles

Nearside Upper Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

off side rear shock absorber damp near side front shock absorber damp, front of exhaust rusting, brake pipes rusting, oil leaks.

Fail 30 Sep 2008 62,789 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

n/s stop lamp (top) not working, drop arm worn to acceptable limit, n/s/f shock absorber damp

Pass 30 Sep 2008 62,789 miles

n/s stop lamp (top) not working, drop arm worn to acceptable limit, n/s/f shock absorber damp

Pass 3 Oct 2007 60,275 miles

osr shock ab damp

Pass 3 Oct 2006 56,551 miles

nsf tyre worn right on to min limit,other tyres over 3/4 worn.exhaust blow at silencer,osr shockabsorber damp,nsf lower shockabsorber bush worn to acc limitrear pads worn to min,front pads aroun 3/4 worn.oil at min level.

Fail 3 Oct 2006 56,551 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

nsf tyre worn right on to min limit,other tyres over 3/4 worn.exhaust blow at silencer,osr shockabsorber damp,nsf lower shockabsorber bush worn to acc limitrear pads worn to min,front pads aroun 3/4 worn.oil at min level.

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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N232 NWU is a 2005 Mitsubishi Pajero in Red with a 2,830cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 N232 NWU, 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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N232 NWU is a 2005 Mitsubishi Pajero, first registered on 12 January 2005.

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