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J146 GAH

2002 Mitsubishi Pajero

Red Diesel 2470cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

162,017 mi
Last recorded162,017 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2010
Typical for 2002 Mitsubishi Pajero141,752 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ146 GAH
MakeMitsubishi
ModelPajero
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,470cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2010 162,017 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2010 161,990 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2009 141,421 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2009 141,389 miles

Centre Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.4.B.1)

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Pass 18 Jun 2008 133,788 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2008 133,788 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 15 Jun 2007 119,742 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2006 108,099 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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J146 GAH is a 2002 Mitsubishi Pajero in Red with a 2,470cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 J146 GAH, 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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J146 GAH is a 2002 Mitsubishi Pajero, first registered on 18 June 2002.

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