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N678 JCR

2005 Mitsubishi Pajero

Green Petrol 1090cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Dec 2026
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

111,861 mi
Last recorded111,861 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Mitsubishi Pajero131,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN678 JCR
MakeMitsubishi
ModelPajero
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,090cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2025 111,861 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2025 111,861 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 10 Dec 2024 107,286 miles

o/s/f inner wheel arch corrosion

Fail 28 Nov 2024 107,217 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

o/s/f inner wheel arch corrosion

Pass 21 Nov 2023 99,598 miles

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp insecure (4.5.1 (c) (i))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2022 97,635 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2017 97,599 miles

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

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

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Panhard rod corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Panhard rod corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.2.6)

Pass 29 Sep 2016 95,780 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Inner Body has slight corrosion sill. (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Inner Body has slight corrosion sill. (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion all over (6.1.B.2)

Pass 15 Oct 2015 93,875 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2014 91,512 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2014 91,500 miles

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

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Aug 2013 88,875 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2012 85,653 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

front number plate cracked

Pass 20 Jul 2011 83,256 miles

front number plate cracked

Fail 20 Jul 2011 83,253 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front number plate cracked

Pass 3 Aug 2010 80,710 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2010 80,710 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Jul 2009 77,010 miles

nail in nearside rear tyre

nearside front tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 17 Jul 2008 73,046 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2007 69,082 miles

Some play in steering rack

Fail 20 Jul 2007 69,082 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Some play in steering rack

Fail 14 Jul 2006 63,645 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 14 Jul 2006 63,645 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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N678 JCR is a 2005 Mitsubishi Pajero in Green with a 1,090cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 N678 JCR, 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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N678 JCR is a 2005 Mitsubishi Pajero, first registered on 1 August 2005.

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