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OUI 3230

2005 Mitsubishi Pajero

Blue Diesel 2830cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2023
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

139,919 mi
Last recorded139,919 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2022
Typical for 2005 Mitsubishi Pajero131,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOUI 3230
MakeMitsubishi
ModelPajero
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,830cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2022 139,919 miles

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 5 Oct 2020 133,407 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 16 Apr 2019 127,545 miles

Central Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Front brake pipe rusting

Offside Front seat belt fraying

engine oily

fuel pipes rusting front to rear

Fail 9 Apr 2019 127,492 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer holed and blowing (6.1.2 (a))

Rear fog lamp not working & mounting bracket broken (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Central Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Front brake pipe rusting

Offside Front seat belt fraying

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

engine oily

fuel pipes rusting front to rear

Pass 18 Apr 2018 118,239 miles

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

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

fuel lines rusting

oil leak from engine

slight blow from rear silencer exhaust flange

Fail 11 Apr 2018 118,027 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

fuel lines rusting

oil leak from engine

slight blow from rear silencer exhaust flange

Pass 25 Apr 2017 109,819 miles

drivers wiper blade starting to split

fuel lines rusting

slight exhaust blow from rear silencer flange

Fail 19 Apr 2017 109,635 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick and squeaking (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded holed close to chassis mount and seat belt mount (5.2.6)

drivers wiper blade starting to split

fuel lines rusting

slight exhaust blow from rear silencer flange

Pass 15 Apr 2016 102,077 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Offside Rear slight damage to fog light

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

fuel pipes corroded

Pass 1 May 2015 92,318 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front exhaust corroded

nearside front and rear tyre perishing

rear fog lamp damades

Fail 19 Feb 2015 92,171 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front exhaust deteriorating

n/s/f tyre perishing

rear fog lamp damaged

Pass 15 May 2014 90,679 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

chassis corroded

front to rear brake pipe corroded

fuel pipes corroded

near side rear tyre heavily perished in tread

off side rear tyre perished on outer side wall

slight play in near side steering knuckle

Fail 14 May 2014 90,655 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

chassis corroded

front to rear brake pipe corroded

fuel pipes corroded

near side rear tyre heavily perished in tread

off side rear tyre perished on outer side wall

slight play in near side steering knuckle

Pass 24 May 2013 89,556 miles

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

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

fuel pipes corroded

nearside rear has cracks

Pass 17 May 2012 87,779 miles

all rear brake pipes slightly corroded

exhaust deteriorated

Pass 13 May 2011 84,359 miles

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

Pass 26 May 2010 81,264 miles

Nearside 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 Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

both front brakes binding slightly

Fail 26 May 2010 81,264 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside 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 Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

both front brakes binding slightly

Pass 22 May 2009 77,900 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 15 May 2008 74,149 miles
Pass 26 May 2007 68,490 miles
Fail 26 May 2007 68,490 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Lower Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

rear wiper rubber split

Pass 13 May 2006 60,401 miles
Fail 13 May 2006 60,401 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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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OUI 3230 is a 2005 Mitsubishi Pajero in Blue with a 2,830cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 OUI 3230, 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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OUI 3230 is a 2005 Mitsubishi Pajero, first registered on 1 June 2005.

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