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P156 VRF

2005 Mitsubishi Pajero

Gold Diesel 2835cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

103,885 mi
Last recorded103,885 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2014
Typical for 2005 Mitsubishi Pajero131,215 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP156 VRF
MakeMitsubishi
ModelPajero
Year2005
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,835cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2014 103,885 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 18 Nov 2013 97,575 miles

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

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

front tyres wearing on inner edges

Fail 18 Nov 2013 97,575 miles

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

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

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

front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 16 Nov 2012 93,483 miles

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

Fail 14 Nov 2012 93,443 miles

Front registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

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)

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Pass 5 Nov 2011 86,994 miles

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

Movement in upper column mounting

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

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

Fail 27 Oct 2011 86,891 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

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

Offside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Offside Rear Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing (5.2.1b)

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

Movement in upper column mounting

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 1 Oct 2010 80,167 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2009 74,099 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2008 70,321 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2007 65,239 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2006 58,431 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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P156 VRF is a 2005 Mitsubishi Pajero in Gold with a 2,835cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 P156 VRF, 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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P156 VRF is a 2005 Mitsubishi Pajero, first registered on 5 October 2005.

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