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L338 LHN

2002 Mitsubishi Pajero

Green Diesel 2800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Dec 2018
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

208,998 mi
Last recorded208,998 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2017
Typical for 2002 Mitsubishi Pajero141,752 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL338 LHN
MakeMitsubishi
ModelPajero
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,800cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2017 208,998 miles

underbody covered in heavy underseal

Fail 16 Dec 2017 208,998 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

underbody covered in heavy underseal

Pass 3 Dec 2016 208,152 miles

underbody in heavy underseal

Fail 3 Dec 2016 208,152 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low dip (1.8)

underbody in heavy underseal

Pass 12 Dec 2015 205,757 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2015 205,757 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid jet missing windscreen (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Dec 2014 202,511 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2014 202,511 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 31 Dec 2013 190,516 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2012 179,929 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2011 169,879 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2010 159,182 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2010 159,182 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp obscured more than 50% (1.3.2c)

Pass 29 Dec 2009 149,481 miles

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

O/S inner C.V boot split

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

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2009 144,881 miles

Both front brake pipes(from flexi hoses to calipers) corroding

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

O/S inner C.V. boot split

Oil leak

P.A.S pipes corroding

Rear brake pipe from flexi hose to 'T' joint corroding

Fail 4 Nov 2008 144,849 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

Both front brake pipes(from flexi hoses to calipers)corroding

Both front brake pipes(to flexi hoses) corroding

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

O/S inner C.V. boot split

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

Oil leak

P.A.S pipes corroding

Rear brake pipe from flexi hose to 'T' joint corroding

Pass 5 Nov 2007 133,306 miles

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

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

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

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

fuel pipes corroded under vehicle.both front tyres wearing outer edges.play at steering idler.

Pass 17 Oct 2006 133,256 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2006 133,216 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

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

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

o/s inner cv boot split, †fuel pipes from tank corroding. †play steering idler bush. †run out n/s/r brake disc.

Pass 21 Oct 2005 125,744 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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L338 LHN is a 2002 Mitsubishi Pajero in Green with a 2,800cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 L338 LHN, 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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L338 LHN is a 2002 Mitsubishi Pajero, first registered on 1 November 2002.

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