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K700 NJH

2002 Mitsubishi Pajero

Green Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2021
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

264,532 mi
Last recorded264,532 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2020
Typical for 2002 Mitsubishi Pajero141,752 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK700 NJH
MakeMitsubishi
ModelPajero
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2020 264,532 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

all rear seats missing time of test

Fail 9 Mar 2020 264,532 miles

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

all rear seats missing time of test

Pass 26 Mar 2019 258,376 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All front bushes worn. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Rear No rear seat belts tested as seats all folded down.

Pass 27 Mar 2018 251,210 miles

Front Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt nearside inner (2.4.G.4e)

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Upper Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush both inner. (2.5.A.1c)

both front shocker lower bushes has slight play

Fail 20 Mar 2018 251,210 miles

Nearside Upper Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush both inner bushes. (2.5.A.1c)

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

Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Upper Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush both inner. (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 27 Mar 2017 242,442 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear Upper Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 27 Mar 2017 242,442 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear Upper Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 30 Mar 2016 234,849 miles

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

Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened load area belts. Rear rear seats removed (5.2.2a)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

engine oil leak

fuel leak from fuel tank area

Fail 24 Mar 2016 234,849 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened load area belts. Rear rear seats removed (5.2.2a)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

engine oil leak

fuel leak from fuel tank area

Pass 4 Mar 2015 229,283 miles

Fuel pipe slightly damaged (7.2.2)

Fail 4 Mar 2015 229,283 miles

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

Fuel pipe slightly damaged (7.2.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 25 Feb 2014 222,228 miles

Brake pedal operation slightly spongy.

Nearside front brake pipe corroding.

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear brake hose slightly twisted.

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Rear axle mounted brake pipe corroded.

Rear fog lamp assy slightly loose

STRONGLY ADVISE; FRONT TO REAR BRAKE PIPE CORRODED.

STRONGLY ADVISE;FUEL PIPES CORRODED.

STRONGLY ADVISE;REAR RUBBER FUEL HOSE PERISHING AND SLIGHTLY DAMP.

Fail 17 Feb 2014 222,130 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Brake pedal operation slightly spongy.

Nearside front brake pipe corroding.

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear brake hose slightly twisted.

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Rear axle mounted brake pipe corroded.

Rear fog lamp assy slightly loose

STRONGLY ADVISE; FRONT TO REAR BRAKE PIPE CORRODED.

STRONGLY ADVISE;FUEL PIPES CORRODED.

STRONGLY ADVISE;REAR RUBBER FUEL HOSE PERISHING AND SLIGHTLY DAMP.

Pass 26 Feb 2013 213,420 miles

Exhaust tail pipe corroded.

Front to rear brake pipe corroded.

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Rear across axle brake pipe corroded.

Vehicle in dirty condition.

Fail 16 Feb 2013 212,649 miles

Inner Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Exhaust tail pipe corroded.

Front to rear brake pipe corroded.

Offside front brake binding.

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Rear across axle brake pipe corroded.

Vehicle in dirty condition.

Pass 8 Feb 2012 203,852 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2011 189,370 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 14 Feb 2011 189,365 miles

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

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Feb 2010 178,734 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2009 159,053 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2008 143,777 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2007 126,953 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2006 109,437 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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K700 NJH is a 2002 Mitsubishi Pajero in Green with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 K700 NJH, 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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K700 NJH is a 2002 Mitsubishi Pajero, first registered on 1 March 2002.

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