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K224 PHU

2002 Mitsubishi Pajero

Blue Diesel 2470cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2010
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

166,390 mi
Last recorded166,390 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2009
Typical for 2002 Mitsubishi Pajero141,752 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK224 PHU
MakeMitsubishi
ModelPajero
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,470cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2009 166,390 miles

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

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

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Fail 1 Jul 2009 166,367 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

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

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 6 Jun 2008 161,051 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2008 161,051 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 6 Jun 2007 146,175 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

rear fog lamp loose

Pass 9 Jun 2006 132,639 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2006 132,639 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

4 wheel drive warning light cluster in dash insert inoperative (wheel lights)

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

Nearside Inner Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Inner Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

both front driveshaft inner boots split totally.

brake fluid level starting to get low ref: brake pad wear.

engine dipstick tube oil seal and dipstick rubber weeping, auto gearbox dipstick tube slightly loose,and slight damp patch of oil noticed on offside corner of upper timing belt cover half.

front brake pads appear to be getting low. (fitted with audible indicators on pads all round)

metal front to rear lines and distribution units corroded slightly.

nearside front spot lamp inoperative.

offside rear suspension coil spring upper part corroded slightly.

slight deterioration noticed starting in both pairs of foremost rear trailing/link suspension arm bushes(doughnut rubbers)

slight play noticed under load in steering idler shaft/bush assembly.

slight sprung play noticed in both track end dog bone steering link assembly balljoints under load(4 in total) and steering box arm and idler arm balljoints also under load.

Pass 4 Jun 2005 124,839 miles

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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K224 PHU is a 2002 Mitsubishi Pajero in Blue with a 2,470cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 K224 PHU, 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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K224 PHU is a 2002 Mitsubishi Pajero, first registered on 25 February 2002.

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