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N496 CBL

2005 Mitsubishi Pajero

Blue Diesel 2800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

218,464 mi
Last recorded218,464 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2017
Typical for 2005 Mitsubishi Pajero131,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN496 CBL
MakeMitsubishi
ModelPajero
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,800cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2017 218,464 miles

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

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

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

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)

wipers smearing slightly

Fail 12 Oct 2017 218,464 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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 Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

wipers smearing slightly

Pass 25 Jul 2016 212,262 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2016 212,262 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 20 Jul 2015 208,408 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2014 203,532 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2013 197,907 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2012 185,052 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2011 177,195 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2010 175,953 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2010 175,948 miles

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

Nearside Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Jun 2009 174,021 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2009 174,021 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2008 167,816 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2008 167,816 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Feb 2007 156,594 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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N496 CBL is a 2005 Mitsubishi Pajero in Blue with a 2,800cc diesel 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 N496 CBL, 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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N496 CBL is a 2005 Mitsubishi Pajero, first registered on 27 January 2005.

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