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N285 BRC

2005 Mitsubishi Pajero

Green Diesel 2835cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

162,001 mi
Last recorded162,001 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2017
Typical for 2005 Mitsubishi Pajero131,215 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN285 BRC
MakeMitsubishi
ModelPajero
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,835cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2017 162,001 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin offside & nearside, front & rear, inner pads (3.5.1g)

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

Front wheel bearing has slight play offside & nearside (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 25 Jan 2016 153,289 miles

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

Fail 25 Jan 2016 153,289 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Jan 2015 150,953 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2014 149,043 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2013 135,135 miles

drivers seat belt has tape on

Pass 13 Sep 2011 117,885 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

both front spot lamp casings excessively corroded and broken away from mountings

excessive oil leaks

exhaust system corroded in places

nearside front inner driveshaft boot split

rear wiper blade rubber worn away

Fail 11 Sep 2011 117,830 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

both front spot lamp casings excessively corroded and broken away from mountings

excessive oil leaks

exhaust system corroded in places

nearside front inner driveshaft boot split

rear wiper blade rubber worn away

Pass 27 Aug 2010 108,812 miles

n/s inner drive shaft boot is split

o/s/r tyre getting low

slight movement in both front wheel bearings

slight movement in o/s/f s/absorber lower bush

Fail 20 Aug 2010 108,724 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

n/s inner drive shaft boot is split

o/s/r tyre getting low

slight movement in both front wheel bearings

slight movement in o/s/f s/absorber lower bush

Pass 18 Jul 2009 104,388 miles

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

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

nearside lower brake light not working

Pass 25 Jul 2008 100,842 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2007 94,375 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2006 80,363 miles

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

edge wear nearside front tyre

nearside inner c.v gaiter split

Fail 29 Jun 2006 80,363 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

edge wear nearside front tyre

nearside inner c.v gaiter split

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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N285 BRC is a 2005 Mitsubishi Pajero in Green with a 2,835cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 N285 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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N285 BRC is a 2005 Mitsubishi Pajero, first registered on 1 July 2005.

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