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N899 LEX

2005 Mitsubishi Pajero

Gold Diesel 2830cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2022
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

186,830 mi
Last recorded186,830 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2021
Typical for 2005 Mitsubishi Pajero131,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN899 LEX
MakeMitsubishi
ModelPajero
Year2005
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,830cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2021 186,830 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2020 180,133 miles

Central Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded to Centre ()

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 29 Oct 2020 180,133 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Central Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded to Centre ()

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2019 173,028 miles

brake pipes are rusted

fuel pipes are rusted

n/s/r anti roll bar bush has some movement

very bad oil leak on the engine

Fail 26 Apr 2019 173,000 miles

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play n/s/f (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play o/s/f (2.1.3 (b) (i))

brake pipes are rusted

fuel pipes are rusted

n/s/r anti roll bar bush has some movement

very bad oil leak on the engine

Pass 30 Apr 2018 164,901 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

bad oil leak on the engine

both track rod ends have some movement

Pass 28 Apr 2017 156,492 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

bad oil leak on the engie

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

o/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge

rear brake pipes rusting

Pass 28 Apr 2016 150,684 miles

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

oil leak on engine

Pass 29 Apr 2015 143,626 miles

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Fail 27 Apr 2015 143,626 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Pass 25 Apr 2014 135,681 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 19 Apr 2014 135,681 miles

Nearside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 19 Apr 2013 128,335 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

centre and rear brake pipes corroded

offside front tyre cracking

offside rear tyre cracking

Pass 17 Apr 2012 121,628 miles

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

Fail 17 Apr 2012 121,628 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2011 113,111 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2010 103,002 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 12 Apr 2010 102,793 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 7 Apr 2009 92,278 miles

Slight play offside front steering intermediate drop arm ball joint

Pass 14 Apr 2008 81,451 miles

both front wheel bearings show slight play

Pass 12 Feb 2007 72,919 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

slight corrosion to brake pipes

Pass 27 Feb 2006 64,521 miles

front wheel bearings show movement

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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N899 LEX is a 2005 Mitsubishi Pajero in Gold with a 2,830cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 N899 LEX, 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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N899 LEX is a 2005 Mitsubishi Pajero, first registered on 17 March 2005.

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