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N685 UCG

2005 Mitsubishi Pajero

White Diesel 2830cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

134,147 mi
Last recorded134,147 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2017
Typical for 2005 Mitsubishi Pajero131,215 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN685 UCG
MakeMitsubishi
ModelPajero
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,830cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2017 134,147 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

oil leak underside

Fail 26 Jul 2017 134,147 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

oil leak underside

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 17 Aug 2016 128,996 miles

Centre exhaust slight blow

Rear exhaust corroding

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

oil leak

Pass 7 Feb 2015 120,148 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Oil leak

Fail 7 Feb 2015 120,149 miles

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Nearside Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Oil leak

Pass 11 Nov 2013 113,381 miles

Headlamp beam pattern weak.

Fail 11 Nov 2013 113,381 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Headlamp beam pattern weak.

Pass 23 Nov 2012 108,583 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2011 104,885 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Pass 1 Dec 2010 100,753 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2009 94,947 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2008 86,511 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 1 Dec 2007 80,935 miles

play in both front bottom ball joints on limit

Fail 30 Nov 2007 80,933 miles

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

Offside Steering arm damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

play in both front bottom ball joints on limit

Pass 15 Aug 2006 66,439 miles

play in both front bottom ball joints

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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N685 UCG is a 2005 Mitsubishi Pajero in White with a 2,830cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 N685 UCG, 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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N685 UCG is a 2005 Mitsubishi Pajero, first registered on 24 June 2005.

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