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N548 LMJ

2005 Mitsubishi Pajero

Red Petrol 1090cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2024
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

124,512 mi
Last recorded124,512 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2023
Typical for 2005 Mitsubishi Pajero131,215 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN548 LMJ
MakeMitsubishi
ModelPajero
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,090cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2023 124,512 miles

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))

offside front inner wing corroded and holed outside prescribed area

Pass 20 Jan 2022 123,108 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2022 123,108 miles

Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible both front (4.1.4 (c))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Jan 2021 122,498 miles

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 28 Dec 2020 122,451 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 15 Jan 2020 121,465 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2019 119,318 miles

exhaust middle section porous

middle rear brake light not working

play in off side front steering arm/rack

Fail 9 Jan 2019 119,318 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

both front ball joint dust covers starting to split

exhaust middle section porous

heavy oil leak

middle rear brake light not working

play in off side front steering arm/rack

Pass 3 Jan 2018 115,850 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2017 112,940 miles

Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment both front (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 14 Jan 2017 112,940 miles

Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both (2.2.C.1c)

Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment both front (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 7 Jan 2016 110,000 miles

Underside of vehicle rusty and poor in places

Pass 7 Jan 2015 107,573 miles

oil leak

Pass 15 Jan 2014 105,591 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

nearside front tyre outer side wall cracking

Pass 19 Feb 2013 103,736 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 9 Feb 2013 103,736 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 18 Feb 2012 102,249 miles

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

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 21 Jan 2012 102,243 miles

Offside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 29 Jan 2011 101,023 miles

near side front tyre cacking up in the tread and side walls

Fail 22 Jan 2011 100,922 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

near side front tyre cacking up in the tread and side walls

Pass 6 Feb 2010 99,893 miles

Cant fully inspect near side rear seat belt due to bab y seat fitted

Near side tyre cracking up in the tread

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 30 Jan 2010 99,850 miles

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

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

Cant fully inspect near side rear seat belt due to bab y seat fitted

Near side tyre cracking up in the tread

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 17 Jan 2009 970,633 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 9 Feb 2008 95,765 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2007 93,908 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2007 93,908 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 3 Feb 2006 90,060 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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N548 LMJ is a 2005 Mitsubishi Pajero in Red with a 1,090cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 N548 LMJ, 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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N548 LMJ is a 2005 Mitsubishi Pajero, first registered on 1 February 2005.

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