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N856 FHL

2005 Mitsubishi Pajero

Grey Diesel 2800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2024
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

99,089 mi
Last recorded99,089 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2023
Typical for 2005 Mitsubishi Pajero131,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN856 FHL
MakeMitsubishi
ModelPajero
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,800cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2023 99,089 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced + offside front inner wheel arches (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened + offside front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded + offside rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play nearside front (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

offside rear brake back plate corroded

rear inner wheel arches and wings welded from inside not allowing full inspection

Fail 7 Dec 2023 99,070 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced + offside rear chassis rail (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced + offside inner sill area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced + offside front inner wheel arches (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened + offside front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded + offside rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play nearside front (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

offside rear brake back plate corroded

rear inner wheel arches and wings welded from inside not allowing full inspection

Fail 24 Aug 2022 99,063 miles

Emissions not tested major diesel / oil leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

Fuel system component leaking engine area (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt idler (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting body sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced body sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting body sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor / under seat (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear inner wings / wheel arches corroded & repaired from inside vehicle, unable to fully inspect integrity of repair

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2020 96,241 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 28 Nov 2019 93,883 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 19 Nov 2018 91,138 miles

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2017 88,633 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2016 85,404 miles

Front TYRES PERISHED

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

Rear TYRES PERISHED

Fail 28 Nov 2016 85,402 miles

Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect PAIR (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded INNER WHEEL ARCH AND INNER SILL (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded INNER SILL AND INNER WHEEL ARCH AND OUTER SILL (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front TYRES PERISHED

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

Rear TYRES PERISHED

Pass 9 Dec 2015 81,414 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2014 77,621 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 8 Dec 2014 77,621 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Centre Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the offside (3.7.C.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 4 Sep 2013 68,721 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2013 67,519 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2013 67,519 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2012 65,020 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2011 61,429 miles

Battery insecure

Coolant leak

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

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

both front wiper blades slightly deteriated

Pass 12 Jan 2010 56,748 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 24 Dec 2008 52,127 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2007 48,212 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2006 44,379 miles

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 28 Dec 2005 39,323 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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N856 FHL is a 2005 Mitsubishi Pajero in Grey with a 2,800cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 N856 FHL, 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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N856 FHL is a 2005 Mitsubishi Pajero, first registered on 1 February 2005.

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