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K401 KNU

2002 Mitsubishi Pajero

Gold Diesel 2477cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2022
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

138,541 mi
Last recorded138,541 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2021
Typical for 2002 Mitsubishi Pajero141,752 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK401 KNU
MakeMitsubishi
ModelPajero
Year2002
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,477cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2021 138,541 miles

n/s idle arm has slight play

slight surface rusting to chassis

Pass 6 Mar 2020 136,640 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 May 2018 130,057 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear Light unit damaged

Fail 4 May 2018 130,051 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Unable to examine but suspect front brake pads to be wearing thin

Pass 4 May 2017 123,167 miles

all outer anti roll bar bushes perished

both front track rod end boot perished

exhaust system corroded

rear seats stored away at time of test limiting visual inspection

underneath of vehicle corroded through out

Fail 21 Mar 2017 123,163 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Brake pipe excessively corroded centre to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases two places (7.1.2)

all brake pipes and fuel pipes corroded

exhaust system corroded

off side front track rod end boot starting to split

off side front wheel bearing has borderline excess play

underneath of vehicle corroded through out

Pass 18 Sep 2015 118,710 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 18 Sep 2015 118,710 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 13 May 2014 116,327 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

oil leak

slight play in steering linkage ball joints

under body corroded

Fail 2 May 2014 116,327 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

oil leak

slight play in steering linkage ball joints

under body corroded

Pass 13 Apr 2013 109,125 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front tyres worn on outer edges

Fail 1 Aug 2012 102,151 miles

2 child seats fitted

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

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

Offside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Aug 2012 102,151 miles

2 child seats fitted

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 26 Jul 2011 95,568 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Pass 26 Jul 2011 95,568 miles

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Fail 29 Jul 2010 94,011 miles

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 29 Jul 2010 94,011 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Jul 2009 92,347 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2009 92,347 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2008 88,719 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2007 84,619 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2006 82,163 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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K401 KNU is a 2002 Mitsubishi Pajero in Gold with a 2,477cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 K401 KNU, 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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K401 KNU is a 2002 Mitsubishi Pajero, first registered on 14 July 2002.

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