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W503 PRL

2005 Mitsubishi Pajero

Green Diesel 3200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2016
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

163,439 mi
Last recorded163,439 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2015
Typical for 2005 Mitsubishi Pajero131,215 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW503 PRL
MakeMitsubishi
ModelPajero
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,200cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2015 163,439 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2014 149,763 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2014 149,757 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2013 136,969 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake fluid close to low limit

outer sill covers fitted unable to test outer sills

Fail 11 Sep 2013 136,451 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake fluid close to low limit

offside rear wheel bearing not tested as osr brake binding

outer sill covers fitted unable to test outer sills

Pass 7 Sep 2012 122,059 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Sep 2011 116,076 miles

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

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

unable to fully examine rear rear seat belts as seats are missing

Pass 9 Sep 2010 105,696 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front brakes holding on slightly

Pass 1 Sep 2009 95,444 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2008 86,732 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 4 Sep 2008 86,732 miles

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

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

Oil leak

Pass 31 Aug 2007 72,580 miles

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

spare tyre perished

Fail 31 Aug 2007 72,580 miles

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

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

spare tyre perished

Pass 8 Sep 2006 59,544 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2005 53,508 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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W503 PRL is a 2005 Mitsubishi Pajero in Green with a 3,200cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 W503 PRL, 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 W503 PRL registered?

W503 PRL is a 2005 Mitsubishi Pajero, first registered on 1 September 2005.

Is W503 PRL safe to buy?

The MOT history for W503 PRL shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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