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P287 UFM

2005 Mitsubishi Pajero

Bronze Diesel 2830cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2024
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

227,703 mi
Last recorded227,703 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2024
Typical for 2005 Mitsubishi Pajero131,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP287 UFM
MakeMitsubishi
ModelPajero
Year2005
ColourBronze
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,830cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Fail 12 Mar 2024 227,703 miles

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement tie bar (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement tie bar (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2023 227,142 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2022 226,546 miles

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

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

exhaust front flex joint deteriorated

Fail 9 Mar 2022 226,546 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

exhaust front flex joint deteriorated

Pass 10 Mar 2021 223,488 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 3 Mar 2020 221,644 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2019 212,045 miles

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

exhaust slightly corroded

Fail 7 Mar 2019 212,045 miles

Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

exhaust slightly corroded

Pass 7 Mar 2018 200,197 miles

Nearside Front brake slightly binding when turned by hand

Steering pivot point has slight play on end of steering box arm (2.2.B.1g)

exhaust slightly corroded

Fail 7 Mar 2018 200,197 miles

Nearside Front brake slightly binding when turned by hand

Steering pivot point has slight play on end of steering box arm (2.2.B.1g)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

exhaust slightly corroded

Pass 8 Mar 2017 190,236 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Oil leak ()

Pass 1 Mar 2016 179,895 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)

Pass 19 Feb 2015 167,952 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2014 158,957 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 11 Mar 2013 149,959 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2012 142,226 miles

Oil leak

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

Fail 28 Feb 2012 142,204 miles

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

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

Oil leak

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

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 21 Sep 2010 132,102 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2009 121,743 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2008 111,248 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2007 95,284 miles

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

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

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

n/s/f lower suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated.

Pass 5 Jan 2006 78,141 miles

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

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

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

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

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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P287 UFM is a 2005 Mitsubishi Pajero in Bronze with a 2,830cc 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 P287 UFM, 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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P287 UFM is a 2005 Mitsubishi Pajero, first registered on 11 January 2005.

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