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N478 HWP

2005 Mitsubishi Pajero

Black Diesel 2835cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2025
Tests19 (19 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

126,267 mi
Last recorded126,267 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2024
Typical for 2005 Mitsubishi Pajero131,215 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN478 HWP
MakeMitsubishi
ModelPajero
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,835cc

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MOT History

19 pass
Pass 6 Apr 2024 126,267 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Lower Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 13 Feb 2023 125,376 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

slight exhaust blow

Pass 11 Feb 2022 124,076 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 5 Feb 2021 122,411 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Feb 2020 119,965 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2019 115,091 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside and nearside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

front to rear brake pipes corroded

under-body has corrosion

Pass 16 Jan 2018 113,827 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2017 112,736 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2016 111,987 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2015 110,999 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2014 109,871 miles

slight bind offside front wheel

Pass 22 Jan 2013 109,186 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2012 107,435 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2011 105,863 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2010 103,554 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2009 99,001 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2008 95,360 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2007 91,670 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2006 87,525 miles

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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N478 HWP is a 2005 Mitsubishi Pajero in Black with a 2,835cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 N478 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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N478 HWP is a 2005 Mitsubishi Pajero, first registered on 28 June 2005.

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