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R81 GCL

2005 Mitsubishi Pajero

Blue Diesel 2835cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2016
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

125,706 mi
Last recorded125,706 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2015
Typical for 2005 Mitsubishi Pajero131,215 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR81 GCL
MakeMitsubishi
ModelPajero
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,835cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2015 125,706 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2015 125,703 miles

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

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Pass 7 Jan 2014 119,184 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2012 110,992 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2011 101,142 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2010 93,132 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2010 84,736 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2009 74,686 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 17 Nov 2008 74,670 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

front wiper blades split

Pass 14 Nov 2007 68,059 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2006 56,188 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 8 Nov 2005 41,838 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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R81 GCL is a 2005 Mitsubishi Pajero in Blue with a 2,835cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 R81 GCL, 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 R81 GCL registered?

R81 GCL is a 2005 Mitsubishi Pajero, first registered on 10 November 2005.

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The MOT history for R81 GCL shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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