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F160 THY

2002 Mitsubishi Pajero

Blue Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2016
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

163,034 mi
Last recorded163,034 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2016
Typical for 2002 Mitsubishi Pajero141,752 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF160 THY
MakeMitsubishi
ModelPajero
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Fail 29 Apr 2016 163,034 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting CHASSIS (6.6.6)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting CHASSIS (6.6.6)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

STRONGLY ADVISE;REAR CHASSIS HEAVILY CORRODED.

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 2 May 2015 159,265 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Nearside front tyre worn on outer tread area.

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

Offside front bumper support bar corroded.

Rear fuel pipes corroded.

Surface corrosion on entire chassis

Fail 20 Apr 2015 159,252 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Nearside front tyre worn on outer tread area.

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

Offside front bumper support bar corroded.

Rear fuel pipes corroded.

Surface corrosion on entire chassis

Pass 31 Mar 2014 157,141 miles

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

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

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

n/s/f brake slightly binding

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

rear bumper brackets corroded

rear discs corroded on surfaces

Fail 20 Mar 2014 157,121 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

rear bumper brackets corroded

rear discs corroded on surfaces

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

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

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

n/s/f brake slightly binding

Pass 13 Mar 2013 156,283 miles

Battery insecure.

Chassis corroded and very dirty.

Column mounted switch gear loose.

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside front lower suspention joint worn.

Nearside front tyre worn on outer edge.

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Rear exhaust mounts perished

Rear fuel pipes corroded.

Side step brackets severly corroded.

Fail 1 Mar 2013 156,263 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Battery insecure.

Chassis corroded and very dirty.

Column mounted switch gear loose.

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside front lower suspention joint worn.

Nearside front tyre worn on outer edge.

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Rear exhaust mounts perished

Rear fuel pipes corroded.

Side step brackets severly corroded.

Pass 3 Nov 2011 150,679 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Rear brake pads low

slight damage to offside front tyre side wall

Pass 12 Oct 2010 143,829 miles
Pass 22 May 2008 135,194 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2007 126,749 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2006 121,733 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2006 121,691 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

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

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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F160 THY is a 2002 Mitsubishi Pajero in Blue with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 F160 THY, 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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F160 THY is a 2002 Mitsubishi Pajero, first registered on 6 March 2002.

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