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J959 NLJ

2002 Mitsubishi Pajero

Blue Diesel 2470cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

151,748 mi
Last recorded151,748 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2009
Typical for 2002 Mitsubishi Pajero141,752 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ959 NLJ
MakeMitsubishi
ModelPajero
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,470cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2009 151,748 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2009 151,685 miles

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

evedence of deisel leak but not leaking at time of test

slight play in both lower front ball joints

Pass 3 May 2008 142,159 miles

rear brakes binding

Pass 28 Apr 2007 135,676 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 18 Apr 2006 128,747 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2006 128,720 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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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J959 NLJ is a 2002 Mitsubishi Pajero in Blue with a 2,470cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 J959 NLJ, 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 J959 NLJ registered?

J959 NLJ is a 2002 Mitsubishi Pajero, first registered on 22 April 2002.

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The MOT history for J959 NLJ shows 6 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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