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K202 MCL

2002 Mitsubishi Pajero

Green Diesel 2831cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2014
Tests16 (8 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

248,205 mi
Last recorded248,205 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2014
Typical for 2002 Mitsubishi Pajero141,752 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK202 MCL
MakeMitsubishi
ModelPajero
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,831cc

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MOT History

8 pass 8 fail
Fail 24 Feb 2014 248,205 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 4 Jan 2013 237,341 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

vehicle underbody corroded in various places

Fail 3 Jan 2013 237,366 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

vehicle underbody corroded in various places

Pass 8 Mar 2012 218,272 miles

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

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

engine oil below minimum level on dipstick

Fail 7 Mar 2012 218,255 miles

Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

engine oil below minimum level on dipstick

Pass 19 Feb 2011 193,451 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

tow ball electrical socket bracket part broken

Fail 17 Feb 2011 193,444 miles

Nearside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

tow ball electrical socket bracket part broken

Pass 19 Feb 2010 173,107 miles

nearside rear seatbelt not tested due to fitment

slight play in both front wheel bearings

Fail 18 Feb 2010 173,107 miles

Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

nearside rear seatbelt not tested due to fitment

slight play in both front wheel bearings

Pass 27 Jan 2009 149,932 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

corosion on underside

Pass 6 Feb 2008 135,885 miles

salt corosion on brake pipes

Fail 5 Feb 2008 135,885 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

salt corosion on brake pipes

Pass 2 Feb 2007 121,863 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2007 121,863 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

corosion on hose ferules and brake pipes

corosion on underside

rear tyres worn low

Pass 19 Jan 2006 105,318 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2006 105,317 miles

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

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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K202 MCL is a 2002 Mitsubishi Pajero in Green with a 2,831cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 K202 MCL, 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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K202 MCL is a 2002 Mitsubishi Pajero, first registered on 1 January 2002.

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