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L129 SEV

2002 Mitsubishi Pajero

Green Diesel 2800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2021
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

164,224 mi
Last recorded164,224 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2020
Typical for 2002 Mitsubishi Pajero141,752 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL129 SEV
MakeMitsubishi
ModelPajero
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,800cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2020 164,224 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on axle (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 27 Aug 2019 161,480 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2018 158,807 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2017 152,832 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

general underbody corrosion

Fail 18 Aug 2017 152,829 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

general underbody corrosion

Pass 24 Aug 2016 151,041 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bushes (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Aug 2015 144,955 miles

Front wheel bearing has slight play 2 sides (2.5.A.3c)

engine oil leak and rear diff oil leak

rear tyres and offside front tyre slightly perished

Pass 26 Aug 2014 139,632 miles

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

Oil leak

tyres all round slightly perished

Fail 19 Aug 2014 139,513 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

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

Oil leak

tyres all round slightly perished

Pass 9 Aug 2013 130,703 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2012 122,995 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

rear w/ blade brocken

washer jet blocked

Pass 31 May 2011 116,923 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2010 110,676 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2009 105,287 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2008 98,391 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 11 Feb 2008 98,391 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2007 89,113 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2006 80,474 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 31 Jan 2006 80,474 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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L129 SEV is a 2002 Mitsubishi Pajero in Green with a 2,800cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 L129 SEV, 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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What year was L129 SEV registered?

L129 SEV is a 2002 Mitsubishi Pajero, first registered on 9 September 2002.

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