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V83 JTX

2005 Mitsubishi Pajero

Silver Diesel 3200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2021
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

163,052 mi
Last recorded163,052 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2020
Typical for 2005 Mitsubishi Pajero131,215 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV83 JTX
MakeMitsubishi
ModelPajero
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,200cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2020 163,052 miles

Underside rust

Pass 9 Jul 2019 161,616 miles

front steering rack gaiters worn

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded and offside rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Underside has surface rust

Pass 27 Jun 2018 160,212 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2017 156,855 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2016 154,250 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2016 154,250 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Jul 2015 150,100 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Spare tyre defective

Pass 4 Jul 2014 146,604 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 8 Jul 2013 146,027 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2012 138,576 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2011 129,416 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2010 122,864 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2010 122,860 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

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

Pass 14 Jul 2009 112,228 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2009 112,228 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the offside (3.7.C.2)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Jul 2008 103,695 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2008 103,690 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Nov 2006 90,290 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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V83 JTX is a 2005 Mitsubishi Pajero in Silver with a 3,200cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 V83 JTX, 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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V83 JTX is a 2005 Mitsubishi Pajero, first registered on 1 February 2005.

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