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P897 UCA

2005 Mitsubishi Pajero

Gold Diesel 2835cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2015
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

74,740 mi
Last recorded74,740 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2014
Typical for 2005 Mitsubishi Pajero131,215 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP897 UCA
MakeMitsubishi
ModelPajero
Year2005
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,835cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2014 74,740 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2013 72,521 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2012 71,731 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2012 71,726 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)

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

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)

Oil leak

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

batteries insecure

Pass 27 Apr 2010 66,474 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2009 62,840 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2008 56,058 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2006 49,945 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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P897 UCA is a 2005 Mitsubishi Pajero in Gold with a 2,835cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 P897 UCA, 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 P897 UCA registered?

P897 UCA is a 2005 Mitsubishi Pajero, first registered on 23 November 2005.

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The MOT history for P897 UCA shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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