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N59 MAH

2005 Mitsubishi Pajero

Silver Diesel 2835cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2022
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

167,895 mi
Last recorded167,895 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2021
Typical for 2005 Mitsubishi Pajero131,215 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN59 MAH
MakeMitsubishi
ModelPajero
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,835cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2021 167,895 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on brake caliper (1.1.11 (c))

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

covers on sills

Fail 26 Jan 2021 167,861 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wing / body mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system x 2 / both (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers likely to become detached (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on brake caliper (1.1.11 (c))

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

covers on sills

Pass 24 Jan 2020 157,350 miles

Chassis & underbody suspension components heavily surface rusted but don't appear seriously weakened

Fluid leak, but not excessive Diesel fuel leakage from engine compartment (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Jan 2020 157,342 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Hydraulic fluid leaking excessively caliper (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function Broken/Detached (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Service brake lagging in operation Uneven increase & decrease to front brake effort (1.2.1 (d))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Chassis & underbody suspension components heavily surface rusted but don't appear seriously weakened

Fluid leak, but not excessive Diesel fuel leakage from engine compartment (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jan 2019 150,966 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2018 149,658 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2018 149,651 miles

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded back of sill (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded back of sill (5.2.6)

Pass 17 Dec 2016 143,082 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2015 140,053 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2014 138,729 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2013 136,247 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2012 135,759 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2012 135,759 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2011 134,071 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2011 134,071 miles

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

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

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

rear brake discs rusty/pitted

underside chassis dry/rusty/flakey

Pass 29 Oct 2010 131,739 miles

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

rear brake discs worn/pitted

Pass 10 Nov 2009 124,786 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2008 115,762 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2007 105,895 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 2 Nov 2007 105,895 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2006 94,105 miles

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

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

both front tyres cracking in tread

Fail 1 Nov 2006 94,105 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

both front tyres cracking in tread

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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N59 MAH is a 2005 Mitsubishi Pajero in Silver with a 2,835cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 N59 MAH, 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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N59 MAH is a 2005 Mitsubishi Pajero, first registered on 1 November 2005.

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