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J146 MDL

2002 Mitsubishi Pajero

Gold Diesel 2470cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2022
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

225,407 mi
Last recorded225,407 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2021
Typical for 2002 Mitsubishi Pajero141,752 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ146 MDL
MakeMitsubishi
ModelPajero
Year2002
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,470cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2021 225,407 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 19 Feb 2020 225,371 miles

Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced structural beam member(supporting rear spring cups) (6.1.1 (c) (i))

All rear metal brake pipes and fuel lines corroded

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement N/S and O/S rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Heavy corrosion to chassis and support bars

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

corrosion to body, sills and chassis

Pass 15 Feb 2019 217,426 miles

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

corrosion to rear sills and inner wheel arches

Pass 15 Feb 2018 210,794 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2017 203,178 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 20 Feb 2017 203,178 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 17 Feb 2016 194,920 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2015 185,874 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2014 177,161 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 20 Feb 2013 168,641 miles

front number plate deteriorated

Pass 17 Feb 2012 162,069 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2011 157,246 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2010 153,541 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2009 148,869 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2009 148,822 miles

Centre Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3) DANGEROUS

front no plate in poor condition...slight play in both front lower ball joints...cuts to o/s/r tyre sidewall

Pass 8 Feb 2008 144,173 miles

BOTH NEARSIDE TYRES HAVE SPLITS IN THE SIDEWALL

Pass 6 Feb 2007 138,671 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 9 Feb 2006 133,167 miles

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

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

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 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 83.3%.

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 J146 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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J146 MDL is a 2002 Mitsubishi Pajero, first registered on 1 July 2002.

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