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L242 XOU

2002 Mitsubishi Pajero

Blue Diesel 2830cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2017
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

158,327 mi
Last recorded158,327 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2016
Typical for 2002 Mitsubishi Pajero141,752 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL242 XOU
MakeMitsubishi
ModelPajero
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,830cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2016 158,327 miles

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

Fail 23 Dec 2015 156,801 miles

Centre Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Hose to T piece (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear Fuel pipe excessively damaged (7.2.2)

Unable to test emission due to exhaust.

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

Pass 2 Oct 2012 155,122 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 26 May 2011 144,024 miles

Lower Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Oil leak

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

all brake discs slightly worn

front bumper loose

nearside front inner driveshaft gaiter split

Pass 20 Jul 2010 136,741 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 19 Jul 2010 136,711 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Nearside Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 7 Aug 2009 128,306 miles

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

Fail 4 Aug 2009 128,268 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2008 122,747 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2008 122,725 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 18 Jul 2007 113,175 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2007 113,175 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 17 Jul 2006 106,070 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2006 106,067 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 20 Jul 2005 104,714 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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L242 XOU is a 2002 Mitsubishi Pajero in Blue with a 2,830cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 L242 XOU, 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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L242 XOU is a 2002 Mitsubishi Pajero, first registered on 17 December 2002.

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