MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
201,587 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
both rear tyres perished
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Steering locking device insecure track adjustment nut (2.2.C.1g)
Offside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' sunvisor (8.3.1e)
Front wheel bearing has slight play both (2.5.A.3c)
both rear tyres perished
rear tyre sidewalls perished
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
rear tyre sidewalls perished
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)
Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
Water leak
Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
Battery insecure
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
Battery insecure
Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Oil leak
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
Battery insecure
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Rear An item not tested (Manual)
Nearside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)
Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS
Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Oil leak
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
Battery insecure
Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
How Reliable is the Mitsubishi Pajero?
Based on 288,943 MOT tests across 28,100 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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J142 MDL is a 2002 Mitsubishi Pajero in Gold with a 2,470cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.
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 J142 MDL, 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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J142 MDL is a 2002 Mitsubishi Pajero, first registered on 1 June 2002.
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