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J897 WOC

2002 Mitsubishi Pajero

Grey Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

147,363 mi
Last recorded147,363 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2007
Typical for 2002 Mitsubishi Pajero141,752 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ897 WOC
MakeMitsubishi
ModelPajero
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2007 147,363 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2006 140,352 miles

oil leak

Fail 27 Feb 2006 140,225 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

oil leak

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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J897 WOC is a 2002 Mitsubishi Pajero in Grey with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 J897 WOC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was J897 WOC registered?

J897 WOC is a 2002 Mitsubishi Pajero, first registered on 1 February 2002.

Is J897 WOC safe to buy?

The MOT history for J897 WOC shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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