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P708 FTA

2005 Mitsubishi Pajero

Blue Diesel 2830cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2020
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

146,057 mi
Last recorded146,057 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2019
Typical for 2005 Mitsubishi Pajero131,215 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP708 FTA
MakeMitsubishi
ModelPajero
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,830cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2019 146,057 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH SIDES REAR (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

OIL COOLER PIPES HEAVILY CORRODED

REVERSE LIGHTS INOP

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

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play LIFT IN BOTH SIDES FRONT LOWER JOINTS (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Feb 2019 146,056 miles

Headlamp aim too high OS AND NS (4.1.2 (a))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Brake master cylinder leaking (1.1.10 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH SIDES REAR (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

OIL COOLER PIPES HEAVILY CORRODED

REVERSE LIGHTS INOP

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

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play LIFT IN BOTH SIDES FRONT LOWER JOINTS (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Sep 2018 146,048 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded from joiner to flexi on axle marked with chalk (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded metal brake pipe marked with chalk (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill with in 30 cm of suspension mount marked with chalk (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill with in 30 cm of a suspension mount marked with chalk (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2017 136,013 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2017 135,972 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded from flexi to calliper (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust box holes in several places (7.1.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both wiper blades not clearing screen (8.2.2)

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

Pass 23 Sep 2016 124,995 miles

Engine oil leak

Front and rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Under trays fitted to vehicle obscuring some under body components

Pass 12 Nov 2015 124,388 miles

Engine oil leak

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

Offside Rear Corrosion in one area on vehicle underbody within 30cm of chassis mounting

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

Reverse lamps not working

Undertray fitted to vehicle obscuring some underbody components

Pass 18 Nov 2014 120,860 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2014 120,858 miles

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

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Fail 14 Oct 2014 120,847 miles

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

Centre Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 31 Oct 2013 118,344 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2012 111,485 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2011 102,014 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Oil leak

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

n/s/f + o/s/f steering arms have slight play.

n/s/f tyre worn outside shoulder

Fail 28 Nov 2011 102,014 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Oil leak

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

n/s/f + o/s/f steering arms have slight play.

n/s/f tyre worn outside shoulder

Pass 24 Nov 2010 90,294 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2009 78,408 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2009 78,408 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front 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 27 Nov 2008 65,822 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 3 Jan 2008 54,334 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2007 39,987 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2007 39,987 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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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P708 FTA is a 2005 Mitsubishi Pajero in Blue with a 2,830cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 P708 FTA, 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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P708 FTA is a 2005 Mitsubishi Pajero, first registered on 29 September 2005.

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