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J226 MHC

2002 Mitsubishi Pajero

Red Diesel 2470cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

193,739 mi
Last recorded193,739 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2014
Typical for 2002 Mitsubishi Pajero141,752 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ226 MHC
MakeMitsubishi
ModelPajero
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,470cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Fail 3 Feb 2014 193,739 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

o/s and n/s rear of inner sills at body and seatbelt anchorages corroding

Pass 3 Feb 2014 193,739 miles

o/s and n/s rear of inner sills at body and seatbelt anchorages corroding

Pass 28 Jan 2013 184,584 miles

Front to rear brake pipe corroding.

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 24 Feb 2012 178,030 miles

excessive oil leak

rear brake pipes greased

slight play in both front wheel bearings

Fail 23 Feb 2012 178,027 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber detached (2.7.2b)

excessive oil leak

rear brake pipes greased

slight play in both front wheel bearings

Pass 20 Jan 2011 171,125 miles

both front tyres worn to limit on inner edges

fuel lines corroded

oil leak

surface corrosion on some brake pipes

Pass 28 Jan 2010 164,985 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edges

oil leak

slight free play in steering

Pass 18 Nov 2008 158,194 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2008 150,523 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2008 150,523 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp does not face the rear (1.3.2a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 25 Jan 2007 141,555 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 26 Jan 2006 132,572 miles

Both front lower ball joints have slight lift,however not enough to fail test on day.

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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J226 MHC is a 2002 Mitsubishi Pajero in Red with a 2,470cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 J226 MHC, 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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What year was J226 MHC registered?

J226 MHC is a 2002 Mitsubishi Pajero, first registered on 17 July 2002.

Is J226 MHC safe to buy?

The MOT history for J226 MHC shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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