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J373 MTY

2002 Mitsubushi Pajero

Blue Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

155,637 mi
Last recorded155,637 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2016
Typical for 2002 Mitsubushi Pajero156,744 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ373 MTY
MakeMitsubushi
ModelPajero
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2016 155,637 miles

Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion inner arch (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Pass 3 Feb 2015 141,897 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

outer sills covered

Pass 13 Sep 2013 136,401 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

corrosion appearing o/s/r inner sill

outer sills covered

Pass 7 Sep 2012 131,990 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

outer sills covered

Pass 14 Sep 2011 130,205 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

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

osf inner cv boot split

Pass 8 Jun 2010 128,456 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

osf inner driveshaft gaitor split

Fail 7 Jun 2010 128,456 miles

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

osf inner driveshaft gaitor split

Pass 10 Jun 2009 126,962 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2009 126,962 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 3 Jun 2008 124,012 miles
Fail 28 May 2008 124,012 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 6 Jun 2007 121,051 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2006 117,423 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2006 117,398 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

play in steering box and steering idler

How Reliable is the Mitsubushi Pajero?

Based on 1,471 MOT tests across 173 vehicles.

69.5%
Pass Rate
5,658
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
173
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 145
fog lamp not working 74
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 65
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 50
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine 50
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J373 MTY is a 2002 Mitsubushi Pajero in Blue with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2002 Mitsubushi Pajero models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.1% with a typical mileage of 156,744 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mitsubushi Pajero fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 145 recorded failures. If you're considering buying J373 MTY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mitsubushi Pajero typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 24 years old, this Mitsubushi Pajero is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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J373 MTY is a 2002 Mitsubushi Pajero, first registered on 22 April 2002.

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