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FAS 228

2002 Mitsubishi Pajero

Grey Diesel 2830cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2025
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

195,307 mi
Last recorded195,307 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2024
Typical for 2002 Mitsubishi Pajero141,752 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFAS 228
MakeMitsubishi
ModelPajero
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,830cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2024 195,307 miles

N/S/F body mounting corroded

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Centre sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Wing (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Centre sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test Both ()

Fail 13 Jan 2024 195,307 miles

N/S/F body mounting corroded

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Centre sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Wing (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Centre sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test Both ()

Pass 5 Nov 2022 194,030 miles

Corrosion around n/s/f body mounting

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive centre sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wing (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Centre sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test All ()

Pass 9 Oct 2021 193,034 miles

Nearside Front floor corroded around body mounting

Nearside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wing (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Offside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2020 190,249 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills both sides (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2019 188,698 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

corrosion to both rear inner sills

Pass 5 Dec 2017 183,637 miles

corrosion to o/s/r inner sill

o/s/f brake pipe corroded

Pass 5 Nov 2016 182,141 miles

corrosion to rear inner sills and adjacent to rear body mountings

Pass 2 Dec 2015 179,922 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front caliper brake pipes corroded

Pass 1 Nov 2014 178,422 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front caliper brake pipes corroded

Pass 16 Nov 2013 176,018 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2012 172,506 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2011 166,534 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2010 162,330 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2009 155,944 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2008 152,391 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2007 146,894 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2007

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

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

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

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

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

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

slight play in n/s front wheel bearing

Pass 30 Oct 2006 136,482 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2006 136,068 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

ALL 4 TYRES NEAR LIMIT

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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FAS 228 is a 2002 Mitsubishi Pajero in Grey with a 2,830cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 FAS 228, 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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FAS 228 is a 2002 Mitsubishi Pajero, first registered on 1 July 2002.

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