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N893 CBL

2005 Mitsubishi Pajero

Blue Diesel 2835cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Mar 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

148,730 mi
Last recorded148,730 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Mitsubishi Pajero131,215 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN893 CBL
MakeMitsubishi
ModelPajero
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,835cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2026 148,730 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Underbody covered in under seal

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

Fail 18 Mar 2026 148,730 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Underbody covered in under seal

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

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Pass 12 Mar 2025 144,050 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2024 139,411 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2023 138,995 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 14 Feb 2022 138,382 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced n/s and o/s wheel arches (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2021 136,977 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slight oil leak (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust Rusted

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2019 124,128 miles

Nearside Front Slight play on nearside steering idler

Pass 22 Nov 2018 121,417 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded rear in places ()

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2017 117,199 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre section (7.1.2)

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt grease escaping (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak ()

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Rear exhaust hanger broken but system still adequately supported

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

Pass 10 Dec 2016 114,132 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 9 Dec 2016 114,132 miles

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

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 1 Dec 2015 110,470 miles

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

Fail 1 Dec 2015 110,470 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play inner (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 3 Dec 2014 104,765 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Fail 3 Dec 2014 104,765 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

Pass 9 Dec 2013 97,804 miles

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

patches of corrosion

Fail 26 May 2013 93,545 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 26 May 2013 93,545 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 29 Jun 2012 92,242 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2011 90,951 miles

Centre Front Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Pass 12 Jun 2011 90,951 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2010 89,190 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2009 85,041 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2008 76,184 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2007 70,005 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2006 68,344 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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N893 CBL is a 2005 Mitsubishi Pajero in Blue with a 2,835cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 N893 CBL, 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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N893 CBL is a 2005 Mitsubishi Pajero, first registered on 1 July 2005.

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