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V98 JTX

2005 Mitsubishi Pajero

White Petrol 3490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

108,909 mi
Last recorded108,909 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Mitsubishi Pajero131,215 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV98 JTX
MakeMitsubishi
ModelPajero
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,490cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2025 108,909 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2023 108,449 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2021 108,331 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2016 107,054 miles

exhaust and mountings corroded-front to rear chassis legs corroded-brake pipes corroded/covered unable to check properly

windscreen slightly cracked-inner sills corroded-inner arches corroded-front and rear pads worn low

Fail 4 Nov 2016 107,054 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded o/s/r inner arch holed (2.4.A.3)

exhaust and mountings corroded-front to rear chassis legs corroded-brake pipes corroded/covered unable to check properly

windscreen slightly cracked-inner sills corroded-inner arches corroded-front and rear pads worn low

Pass 2 Dec 2015 106,707 miles

all 4 inner arches corroded-all inner arches outer skin peeling off

exhaust corroded-rear pads worn low- rear brakes juddering

inner x2 sills corroded-n/s/f/ link slight play-x2 rear coil springs corroded-

parking brake and service brake passed on limit

various corrosion under vehicle

x2 front brake pipes corroded-x2 front to rears corroded-rearx2 wheel bearings slight play

Pass 12 Nov 2014 106,980 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 8 Jul 2013 105,440 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 8 Jul 2013 105,440 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 3 Mar 2012 104,419 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 3 Mar 2012 104,419 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2011 102,556 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2010 96,119 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2010 96,110 miles

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

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 10 Mar 2009 90,376 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2009 90,346 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2008 83,844 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2007 77,047 miles

center exhaust section poor condition

Pass 4 Feb 2006 69,736 miles

nearside mfront wheel bearing have a slight play, and requires adjustment / tightening.

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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V98 JTX is a 2005 Mitsubishi Pajero in White with a 3,490cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 V98 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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V98 JTX is a 2005 Mitsubishi Pajero, first registered on 14 March 2005.

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