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P480 FRS

2005 Mitsubishi Pajero

Grey Petrol 3490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2021
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

42,007 mi
Last recorded42,007 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2021
Typical for 2005 Mitsubishi Pajero131,215 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP480 FRS
MakeMitsubishi
ModelPajero
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,490cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Fail 26 Jan 2021 42,007 miles

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play idler arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play steering box pitman arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear pipes covered in underseal (1.1.11 (c))

Front to rear fuel pipes corroded

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 14 Jan 2020 42,007 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2018 41,994 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 18 Nov 2016 40,792 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2015 40,697 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 4 Dec 2014 39,677 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2014 39,677 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 1 Nov 2012 37,585 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2012 37,585 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 10 Nov 2011 36,437 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2010 35,306 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2009 33,770 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2008 28,796 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2007 26,949 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2006 22,706 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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P480 FRS is a 2005 Mitsubishi Pajero in Grey with a 3,490cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 P480 FRS, 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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What year was P480 FRS registered?

P480 FRS is a 2005 Mitsubishi Pajero, first registered on 4 April 2005.

Is P480 FRS safe to buy?

The MOT history for P480 FRS shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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