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R478 XWO

2005 Mitsubishi Pajero

Grey Petrol 3490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2021
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

138,260 mi
Last recorded138,260 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2020
Typical for 2005 Mitsubishi Pajero131,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR478 XWO
MakeMitsubishi
ModelPajero
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,490cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2020 138,260 miles

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jan 2019 125,369 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2019 125,341 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2017 124,317 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 24 Sep 2015 114,448 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 23 Sep 2015 114,439 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 2 Oct 2013 111,589 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

fuel lines corroded

Pass 24 Aug 2011 110,796 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 2 Nov 2009 107,962 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2008 98,445 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2008 98,399 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 30 Oct 2007 95,831 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2006 86,806 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2006 86,806 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

n/s/r tyre 3mm left

o/s/r tyre 4mm left

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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R478 XWO is a 2005 Mitsubishi Pajero in Grey with a 3,490cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 R478 XWO, 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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R478 XWO is a 2005 Mitsubishi Pajero, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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