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P98 DVK

2005 Mitsubishi Pajero

Blue Diesel 2830cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2018
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

103,800 mi
Last recorded103,800 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2017
Typical for 2005 Mitsubishi Pajero131,215 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP98 DVK
MakeMitsubishi
ModelPajero
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,830cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2017 103,800 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded all fuel lines ()

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Rear Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak ()

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both (2.7.3)

underside of the body very dirty

Fail 15 Nov 2017 103,799 miles

Battery insecure both (1.9.1)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded from flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded all fuel lines ()

Oil leak ()

underside of the body very dirty

Pass 29 Apr 2016 105,241 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2014 92,392 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2013 92,324 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2012 83,022 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 25 Nov 2011 72,589 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2011 72,589 miles

Offside Outer Front Steering locking device insecure (2.2.C.1g)

Pass 1 Nov 2010 95,271 miles

Oil leak

Fail 26 Oct 2010 95,268 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 May 2007 87,994 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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P98 DVK is a 2005 Mitsubishi Pajero in Blue with a 2,830cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 P98 DVK, 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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P98 DVK is a 2005 Mitsubishi Pajero, first registered on 18 November 2005.

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