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P531 OET

2005 Mitsubishi Pajero

Green Diesel 2800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2024
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

113,026 mi
Last recorded113,026 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2023
Typical for 2005 Mitsubishi Pajero131,215 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP531 OET
MakeMitsubishi
ModelPajero
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,800cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2023 113,026 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underbody ns and os inner sills and chasis front to back (6.1.1 (c) (i))

underbody reapirs covered in underseal

Pass 10 Dec 2022 112,896 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Fail 8 Feb 2022 112,881 miles

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

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 12 Jan 2021 109,885 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

underbody corosion.

Pass 24 Mar 2018 109,298 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Oil leak gearbox ()

Fail 24 Mar 2018 109,298 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Oil leak gearbox ()

Pass 11 Apr 2017 106,606 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 17 Mar 2016 104,172 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2015 100,021 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2014 95,130 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2013 90,351 miles

Oil leak

Fail 15 Apr 2013 90,351 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Oil leak

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

Pass 10 Apr 2012 84,056 miles

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

o/s/r tyre perished

Fail 31 Mar 2011 80,813 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 31 Mar 2011 80,813 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2010 77,653 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2009 72,592 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2008 65,701 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2007 55,930 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2006 46,971 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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P531 OET is a 2005 Mitsubishi Pajero in Green with a 2,800cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 P531 OET, 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 P531 OET registered?

P531 OET is a 2005 Mitsubishi Pajero, first registered on 1 May 2005.

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