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N51 BRC

2005 Mitsubishi Pajero

Silver Diesel 2835cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2015
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

132,705 mi
Last recorded132,705 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2015
Typical for 2005 Mitsubishi Pajero131,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN51 BRC
MakeMitsubishi
ModelPajero
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,835cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Fail 29 Jan 2015 132,705 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.3.A.2)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Oil leak

Coolant leak

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside inner sill badly corroded/holed

Nearside rear outer sill corroded badly

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

Offside inner sill badly corroded/holed

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

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

Vehicle condition corroded

Pass 3 Mar 2014 129,294 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2014 129,287 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 18 Mar 2013 124,612 miles

Both vehicle batteries insecure

Brake fluid discoloured

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

Centre exhaust mountings are deteriorated

Chassis is generally corroded

Engine management lamp on

Exhaust system deteriorated

Front to rear metal fuel pipes are corroded

General underbody corrosion

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Registration plate lamps deteriorated

Various steering / suspension ball joint dust covers are deteriorated

Fail 13 Mar 2013 124,612 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Both vehicle batteries insecure

Brake fluid discoloured

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

Centre exhaust mountings are deteriorated

Chassis is generally corroded

Engine management lamp on

Exhaust system deteriorated

Front to rear metal fuel pipes are corroded

General underbody corrosion

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Registration plate lamps deteriorated

Various steering / suspension ball joint dust covers are deteriorated

Pass 16 Feb 2012 114,584 miles

both batters insucure

all chassis rusty

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

Fail 13 Feb 2012 114,514 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Lower Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

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

all chassis rusty

both batters insucure

Pass 20 Dec 2010 100,136 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2010 95,147 miles

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

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

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

Fail 18 Mar 2010 95,147 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Pass 31 Mar 2009 86,093 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 12 Mar 2008 77,246 miles

nearside steering idler has slight play

Pass 29 Mar 2007 69,351 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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N51 BRC is a 2005 Mitsubishi Pajero in Silver with a 2,835cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 N51 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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N51 BRC is a 2005 Mitsubishi Pajero, first registered on 20 April 2005.

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