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N553 HWP

2005 Mitsubishi Pajero

Grey Diesel 2835cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

159,705 mi
Last recorded159,705 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2017
Typical for 2005 Mitsubishi Pajero131,215 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN553 HWP
MakeMitsubishi
ModelPajero
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,835cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2017 159,705 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

Rear Propshaft universal joint worn transfer shaft ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 15 Aug 2017 159,692 miles

Offside Rear 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 a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

Rear Propshaft universal joint worn transfer shaft ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 28 Jul 2016 152,547 miles

Brake pipes corroded.

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak.

Fail 25 Jul 2016 152,492 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (5.2.6)

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

Brake pipes corroded.

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak.

Pass 28 Jul 2015 146,036 miles

Brake pipes corroded.

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Oil leak

Pass 17 Jul 2014 136,549 miles

Brake pipe corroded.

Fuel pipes corroded under vehicle.

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside & nearside front tyres worn/slight cracking.

Fail 16 Jul 2014 136,545 miles

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

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

Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Brake pipe corroded.

Fuel pipes corroded under vehicle.

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside & nearside front tyres worn/slight cracking.

Pass 16 Jul 2013 127,306 miles

Brake pipes under vehicle corroded, recommend attention/replace.

Fuel pipes under vehicle corroded.

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

Nearside rear tyre worn, cracked/perishing, recommend replace.

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

Oil leakage on engine.

Oil leakage on rear axle.

Slight play/wear in steering idler bush nearside.

Fail 15 Jul 2013 127,300 miles

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

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

Brake pipes under vehicle corroded, recommend attention/replace.

Fuel pipes under vehicle corroded.

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

Nearside rear tyre worn, cracked/perishing, recommend replace.

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

Oil leakage on engine.

Oil leakage on rear axle.

Slight play/wear in steering idler bush nearside.

Pass 25 Jul 2012 118,903 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

nearside front tyre is cracking 265/70/16 111S 541312

nearside rear tyre is cracking 265/70/16 112S 0213527

offside front tyre is cracking 265/70/16 111S 541312

Pass 19 Jul 2011 109,815 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

nearside front wiper blade is split

offside front wiper blade is split

Pass 15 Jul 2010 101,571 miles

front bumper is damaged

nearside rear seat is not fitted

rear bumper is damaged

rear diff is leaking oil

Fail 15 Jul 2010 101,557 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

front bumper is damaged

nearside rear seat is not fitted

rear bumper is damaged

rear diff is leaking oil

Pass 2 Jul 2009 94,781 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 22 Jul 2008 88,100 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2007 77,568 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2006 71,040 miles

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

Fail 14 Jul 2006 70,933 miles

Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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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N553 HWP is a 2005 Mitsubishi Pajero in Grey with a 2,835cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 N553 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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N553 HWP is a 2005 Mitsubishi Pajero, first registered on 1 July 2005.

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