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N490 JCR

2005 Mitsubishi Pajero

Silver Diesel 2800cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Apr 2027
Tests24 (22 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

329,889 mi
Last recorded329,889 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Mitsubishi Pajero131,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN490 JCR
MakeMitsubishi
ModelPajero
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,800cc

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MOT History

22 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2026 329,889 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2025 317,924 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Pass 5 Mar 2024 306,567 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2023 295,602 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2022 285,552 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive Inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2021 276,554 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2020 274,687 miles

Both rear inner arches corroding

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2019 264,534 miles

Both rear inner wheel archs corroding

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To cailper (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To cailper (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2018 253,310 miles

Diesel pipe corroded x2

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded To cailper (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded To cailper (3.6.B.2c)

Rear coil spring corroded Both (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 6 Mar 2017 242,122 miles

Diesel pipes corroded

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded flexi to cailper (3.6.B.2c)

Rear coil spring corroded Both (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 7 Mar 2016 230,079 miles

Diesel pipes corroding

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded flexi to cailper (3.6.B.2c)

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 5 Mar 2015 217,585 miles

Diesel pipes corroded

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 5 Mar 2014 204,153 miles

fuel lines corroded

rear coil springs corroded

Pass 5 Mar 2013 191,878 miles

Both rear tyres cracking on tread

Fuel lines corroding

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 5 Mar 2013 191,878 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Both rear tyres cracking on tread

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

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

Fuel lines corroding

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

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 2 Apr 2012 181,275 miles

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

Exhaust Corroded

Fuel Pipes Corroded

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

Rear Tyres Tread Cracking

Pass 5 Mar 2011 170,212 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 23 Mar 2010 162,455 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2009 155,496 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2009 147,413 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2008 129,582 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Apr 2008 129,486 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2007 117,062 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2006 103,800 miles

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

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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N490 JCR is a 2005 Mitsubishi Pajero in Silver with a 2,800cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 N490 JCR, 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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N490 JCR is a 2005 Mitsubishi Pajero, first registered on 15 March 2005.

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