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L255 LNC

2002 Mitsubishi Pajero

Blue Diesel 2830cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

132,148 mi
Last recorded132,148 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2025
Typical for 2002 Mitsubishi Pajero141,752 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL255 LNC
MakeMitsubishi
ModelPajero
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,830cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2025 132,148 miles

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

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

Rear fog light slightly discoloured

body coroded not within prescribed area ,offside sill

Pass 25 Jan 2024 128,547 miles

Faded red colour on rear fog light

Fail 25 Jan 2024 128,547 miles

Faded red colour on rear fog light

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Jan 2023 124,469 miles

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

Fail 10 Jan 2023 124,449 miles

Offside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 Jan 2022 120,648 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2021 118,767 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various multiple (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 14 Jan 2021 118,743 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear centre section (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various multiple (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jan 2020 118,103 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2019 116,654 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2019 116,654 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Mar 2018 116,322 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)

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

Pass 21 Dec 2016 113,476 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2015 110,373 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2014 108,189 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Dec 2013 106,034 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2013 103,553 miles

All brake pipes are heavely greased.

Both sides rear tyres are perished.

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

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

Fail 31 Jan 2013 103,553 miles

All brake pipes are heavely greased.

Both sides rear tyres are perished.

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Jan 2012 102,409 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2011 101,671 miles

front & rear brake discs are slightly worn.

Pass 19 Jan 2010 99,888 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2009 96,658 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2008 93,592 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2007 90,593 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2006 86,738 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2006 86,738 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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L255 LNC is a 2002 Mitsubishi Pajero in Blue with a 2,830cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 L255 LNC, 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 L255 LNC registered?

L255 LNC is a 2002 Mitsubishi Pajero, first registered on 1 June 2002.

Is L255 LNC safe to buy?

The MOT history for L255 LNC shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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