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K497 KRA

2002 Mitsubishi Pajero

Grey Diesel 2470cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2013
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

123,870 mi
Last recorded123,870 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2012
Typical for 2002 Mitsubishi Pajero141,752 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK497 KRA
MakeMitsubishi
ModelPajero
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,470cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2012 123,870 miles

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

Fail 14 Sep 2012 123,859 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Rear Rear fog lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 25 May 2010 109,465 miles

all 4 tyres worn low border line (near side front worst worn very low on outer edge)

exhaust very poor and slight blow (border line)

fuel pipes corrodeing at rear

grease on front to rear brake pipe

off side rear light 50% working

play in front lower shock bush

rear pads worn

wipers poor

Pass 1 Jun 2009 106,980 miles

both rear tyres perishing

condition of exhaust system BORDERLINE

corrosion to fuel pipes BORDERLINE

nearside front tyre perishing and cracking BORDERLINE

nearside rear shocker damp BORDERLINE

play in front wheel bearings

security of fog lamp BORDEDRLINE

wear to both front shockers bottom bushes BORDERLINE

wear to nearside front idler arm BORDERLINE

wear to offside front tyre

Pass 27 May 2008 99,487 miles

condition of tail pipe

security of fog lamp

wear to offside front brake pads borderline

Pass 31 May 2007 92,916 miles

exhaust system has been repaired but not blowing

n/s/r shocker has slight fluid leak

Fail 30 May 2007 92,912 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

slight play in n/s steering idler

Pass 2 Mar 2006 91,103 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2006 91,103 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

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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K497 KRA is a 2002 Mitsubishi Pajero in Grey with a 2,470cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 K497 KRA, 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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K497 KRA is a 2002 Mitsubishi Pajero, first registered on 4 February 2002.

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