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N268 THB

2005 Mitsubishi Pajero

Red Petrol 1090cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

142,535 mi
Last recorded142,535 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2017
Typical for 2005 Mitsubishi Pajero131,215 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN268 THB
MakeMitsubishi
ModelPajero
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,090cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Fail 19 Sep 2017 142,535 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings both inner body seals corroded (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

both chassis legs have surface corrosion

coil spring corroded All four springs corroded (2.4.C.1b)

play in both front top strut mounts

Pass 28 Sep 2016 134,647 miles

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

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

TEMP FUEL CAP FITTED

Fail 23 Sep 2016 134,588 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded OUTRIGGER (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

TEMP FUEL CAP FITTED

Pass 24 Sep 2015 127,718 miles

Both rear and n/s/f tyres are perishing with age and are worn close to legal limit.

Chassis corroding.

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 1 Oct 2014 120,354 miles

REAR TYRES LIGHT CRACKS

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Fail 1 Oct 2014 120,354 miles

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

REAR TYRES LIGHT CRACKS

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 3 Oct 2013 111,600 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 10 Oct 2012 102,677 miles

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

Fail 10 Oct 2012 102,677 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 7 Oct 2011 93,427 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2010 92,778 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2010 92,771 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

engine tickover to slow keeps stalling

Pass 23 Sep 2009 91,402 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2008 90,206 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2007 88,250 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2006 85,238 miles

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

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

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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N268 THB is a 2005 Mitsubishi Pajero in Red with a 1,090cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 N268 THB, 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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N268 THB is a 2005 Mitsubishi Pajero, first registered on 1 January 2005.

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