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AO52 PVK

2002 Mitsubishi Pajero

Red Diesel 3200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

138,449 mi
Last recorded138,449 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2019
Typical for 2002 Mitsubishi Pajero141,752 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO52 PVK
MakeMitsubishi
ModelPajero
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,200cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2019 138,449 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Aug 2017 130,958 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2017 130,816 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Nearside washer jet poor

Pass 9 Aug 2016 117,682 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2015 109,774 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 5 Aug 2015 109,774 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 26 Jul 2014 98,511 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 26 Jul 2014 98,511 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 17 Aug 2013 90,545 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

centre exhaust section rusty

nearside and offside inner sills rusty

Pass 18 Aug 2012 83,377 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2012 83,369 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 20 Aug 2011 76,278 miles

O/S/F brake binding slightly

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Aug 2010 68,063 miles

slight leak from steering rack

Pass 15 Aug 2009 61,876 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2008 54,187 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2007 36,007 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2006 33,827 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Oct 2005 25,704 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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AO52 PVK is a 2002 Mitsubishi Pajero in Red with a 3,200cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 2002 Mitsubishi Pajero models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.7% with a typical mileage of 141,752 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 AO52 PVK, 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 24 years old, this Mitsubishi Pajero is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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AO52 PVK is a 2002 Mitsubishi Pajero, first registered on 7 November 2002.

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