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N782 BCH

2005 Mitsubishi Pajaro

Blue Diesel 2830cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

102,899 mi
Last recorded102,899 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2025
Typical for 2005 Mitsubishi Pajaro139,198 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN782 BCH
MakeMitsubishi
ModelPajaro
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,830cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2025 102,899 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2023 102,312 miles
Pass 26 May 2022 101,542 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2020 99,155 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2019 98,492 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2018 98,145 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2017 96,170 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2016 92,246 miles
Fail 21 May 2016 92,110 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear silencer and tailpipe (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

both rear springs corroded

fuel pipes at tank corroded

oil leak

Pass 1 Jun 2015 87,186 miles

Oil leak

Fail 30 May 2015 87,148 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 6 Jun 2014 82,677 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2013 77,572 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2013 77,562 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 20 Jun 2012 73,804 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 18 Jun 2012 73,791 miles

Nearside Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 27 Jun 2011 69,405 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 28 Jun 2010 66,791 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 26 Aug 2009 62,769 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 27 Aug 2008 60,533 miles

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

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

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

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

front tyres starting to crack in between tread.

rear diff front seal leaking.

Pass 13 Aug 2007 56,843 miles

rear suspension rubbers degraded

slight play in n&o/s suspension ball joints

slight play steering box drop arm ball joint

Pass 27 Nov 2006 52,630 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2006 52,630 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2005 47,380 miles

How Reliable is the Mitsubishi Pajaro?

Based on 2,842 MOT tests across 255 vehicles.

70.2%
Pass Rate
6,275
Miles/Year
35
Year Lifespan
255
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 201
fog lamp not working 113
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 87
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 80
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine 80
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N782 BCH is a 2005 Mitsubishi Pajaro in Blue with a 2,830cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

Across all 2005 Mitsubishi Pajaro models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.1% with a typical mileage of 139,198 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mitsubishi Pajaro fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 201 recorded failures. If you're considering buying N782 BCH, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mitsubishi Pajaro typically stays on UK roads for around 35 years. At 21 years old, this Mitsubishi Pajaro is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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N782 BCH is a 2005 Mitsubishi Pajaro, first registered on 3 February 2005.

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