MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
266,733 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Oil leak
Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Oil leak
Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Oil leak
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Oil leak
Rear Fuel pipe slightly damaged (7.2.2)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Rear Fuel pipe slightly damaged (7.2.2)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
How Reliable is the Mitsubushi Pajero?
Based on 1,471 MOT tests across 173 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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L471 XLP is a 2002 Mitsubushi Pajero in Green with a 2,800cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.
Across all 2002 Mitsubushi Pajero models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.1% with a typical mileage of 156,744 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 Mitsubushi Pajero fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 145 recorded failures. If you're considering buying L471 XLP, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Mitsubushi Pajero typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 24 years old, this Mitsubushi Pajero is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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L471 XLP is a 2002 Mitsubushi Pajero, first registered on 1 May 2002.
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