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L479 MJS

2002 Mitsubishi Pajero

Blue Diesel 2800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2016
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

152,883 mi
Last recorded152,883 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2015
Typical for 2002 Mitsubishi Pajero141,752 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL479 MJS
MakeMitsubishi
ModelPajero
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,800cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2015 152,883 miles

All tyres have slight perishing ,

Chassies at N/S/R has slight corroshion ( Holed )

Front of inner sill,s N/S/F and O/S/f have slight corroshion And holed , But out with M.O.T perscribed areas

N/S/F tyre wearing more so on outter edge O/S/F tyre wearing more so on inner edge

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

No raer seats fitted at time of test

O/S/F seat belt has slight mark on webbing

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Slight corroshion front to rear brake pipes ( cleand and greased )

Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Unable to test Outter sill,s due to trim

evidenc of possibel fuel leak / spillage on tank

Fail 16 Jun 2015 152,883 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

All tyres have slight perishing ,

Chassies at N/S/R has slight corroshion ( Holed )

Front of inner sill,s N/S/F and O/S/f have slight corroshion And holed , But out with M.O.T perscribed areas

N/S/F tyre wearing more so on outter edge O/S/F tyre wearing more so on inner edge

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

No raer seats fitted at time of test

O/S/F seat belt has slight mark on webbing

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Slight corroshion front to rear brake pipes ( cleand and greased )

Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Unable to test Outter sill,s due to trim

evidenc of possibel fuel leak / spillage on tank

Pass 18 Jun 2014 148,124 miles

All tyres have slight perishing.

Both front suspension lower balljoints have slight wear/play, nearside is worst, advise replacement this MOT year.

No rear seats fitted at time of test.

Offside front seatbelt has slight markings on webbing.

Offside front shock absorber lower bush has slight wear/play, advise replacement this MOT year.

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Wiper blades not in good condition.

Fail 10 Jun 2014 148,124 miles

Centre Rear Trailer electrical socket insecure (1.9.3a)

Electrical wiring deteriorated, likely to cause a short (1.9.2b)

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

Nearside Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Lower Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

All tyres have slight perishing.

Both front suspension lower balljoints have slight wear/play, nearside is worst, advise replacement this MOT year.

No rear seats fitted at time of test.

Offside front seatbelt has slight markings on webbing.

Offside front shock absorber lower bush has slight wear/play, advise replacement this MOT year.

Wiper blades not in good condition.

Pass 4 Jul 2012 137,025 miles

Both front shock absorbers have slight wear/play in lower bushes.

Both rear shocks have evidence of oil leakage, advise to replace this MOT year.

Brake hose from body to rear axle has a small swelling but is not affected by pressure, advise to replace.

Offside front suspension lower balljoint has slight wear/play.

Offside front tyre wearing more on inside edge.

Unable to fully test sills due to trims.

Fail 2 Jul 2012 137,024 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

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

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Both front shock absorbers have slight wear/play in lower bushes.

Both rear shocks have evidence of oil leakage, advise to replace this MOT year.

Brake hose from body to rear axle has a small swelling but is not affected by pressure, advise to replace.

Offside front suspension lower balljoint has slight wear/play.

Offside front tyre wearing more on inside edge.

Unable to fully test sills due to trims.

Pass 18 Jun 2011 131,819 miles

Offside front shock lower bush has slight wear/play, advise to rectify.

Slight gas leak at rear exhaust resonater.

Fail 15 Jun 2011 131,819 miles

Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Offside front shock lower bush has slight wear/play, advise to rectify.

Slight gas leak at rear exhaust resonater.

Pass 9 Jun 2010 128,310 miles

Slight play at steering wheel,wear in steering box and in drop arm balljoint from box.

Slight wear/play in offside front shock lower bush.

Fail 26 May 2010 128,308 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

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

Offside Front brake disc has restricted free movement (3.5.1j)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Slight play at steering wheel,wear in steering box and in drop arm balljoint from box.

Slight wear/play in offside front shock lower bush.

Pass 4 Jun 2009 125,067 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2008 121,894 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2007 112,273 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2006 103,931 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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L479 MJS is a 2002 Mitsubishi Pajero in Blue with a 2,800cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 L479 MJS, 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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L479 MJS is a 2002 Mitsubishi Pajero, first registered on 1 October 2002.

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