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L185 GTG

2002 Mitsubishi Pajero

Green Diesel 2800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2022
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

213,360 mi
Last recorded213,360 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2021
Typical for 2002 Mitsubishi Pajero141,752 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL185 GTG
MakeMitsubishi
ModelPajero
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,800cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2021 213,360 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2019 203,929 miles

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 16 Apr 2018 203,259 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 4 Apr 2017 192,330 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Oil leak ()

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 21 Mar 2017 192,325 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded arch (5.2.6)

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings front to rear (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Braking system leaking brake pipe (3.6.A.1)

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

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded arch (5.2.6)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings front to rear (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both front tyres (4.1.E.1)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Oil leak ()

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 16 Apr 2016 179,935 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear x2 (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

oil leak

Pass 14 Apr 2015 171,530 miles

Oil leak

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 10 Apr 2015 171,521 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Oil leak

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 8 Apr 2014 164,392 miles

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

Oil leak

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

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 3 Apr 2013 154,300 miles

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

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 3 Apr 2013 154,300 miles

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 30 Mar 2012 146,015 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2011 133,961 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2010 125,035 miles

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

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Feb 2009 115,605 miles

Nearside Inner 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)

Pass 11 Feb 2008 103,272 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 8 Jan 2007 78,782 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2007 78,782 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2005 72,581 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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L185 GTG 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 L185 GTG, 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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L185 GTG is a 2002 Mitsubishi Pajero, first registered on 28 October 2002.

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