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L581 GDV

2002 Mitsubishi Pajero

Green Diesel 2470cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2019
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

152,206 mi
Last recorded152,206 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2018
Typical for 2002 Mitsubishi Pajero141,752 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL581 GDV
MakeMitsubishi
ModelPajero
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,470cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2018 152,206 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2017 146,351 miles

brake pipes have corrosion

slight play in steering box

under side of vehicle has corrosion

Pass 31 Mar 2016 143,998 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2015 134,855 miles

corrosion nsr inner sill

nsf tyre worn edge close to limit

play steering joints rubber covers deterioating

Fail 31 Mar 2015 134,855 miles

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

passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

corrosion nsr inner sill

nsf tyre worn edge close to limit

play steering joints rubber covers deterioating

Pass 19 Sep 2014 131,461 miles

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

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

engine is leaking oil

slight play in both front suspension top arm inner bushes

slight play in both rear antiroll bar inner d bushes

slight play in the n/s steering idler arm

vehicles chassis and body are quite rusty

very little clearace on the front suspension between the lower bump stops

Fail 15 Sep 2014 131,461 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

engine is leaking oil

slight play in both front suspension top arm inner bushes

slight play in both rear antiroll bar inner d bushes

slight play in the n/s steering idler arm

vehicles chassis and body are quite rusty

very little clearace on the front suspension between the lower bump stops

Pass 20 Sep 2013 125,186 miles

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

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

front to rear brake pipe is quite rusty

slight play in both front suspension top arm bushes

slight play in both rear antiroll bar inner d bushes

slight play in the n/s steering idler arm

vehicles chassis and body are both quite rusty

very little clearace on the suspension between the lower bump stops

Fail 19 Sep 2013 125,186 miles

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

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

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

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

front to rear brake pipe is quite rusty

slight play in both front suspension top arm bushes

slight play in both rear antiroll bar inner d bushes

slight play in the n/s steering idler arm

vehicles chassis and body are both quite rusty

very little clearace on the suspension between the lower bump stops

Pass 24 Sep 2012 119,063 miles

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

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

Inner Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 7 Aug 2012 119,062 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Inner Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 2 Sep 2011 111,847 miles

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

Inner Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

incorrect battries fitted to vehicle

Pass 6 Sep 2010 101,641 miles

metal fuel pipes at rear of vehicle are quite rusty

slight play in both front hubs

slight play in the steering idler

vehicles chassis is quite rusty

Pass 8 Sep 2009 91,090 miles

evidense of slight play in both front wheel bearings and the steering idler

Fail 8 Sep 2009 91,090 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

evidense of slight play in both front wheel bearings and the steering idler

Pass 5 Sep 2008 81,798 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight 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)

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

evidence of play in steering idler and pitman arm joint

Pass 6 Sep 2007 71,379 miles

all four tyres are wearing low on the edges

chassis is a little rusty

evidence of play in all the tre's

evidence of play in both front hubs

evidence of play in the steering idler

n/s/f tyre inner side wall has a split

small amount of lift in both front lower ball joints

Pass 5 Sep 2006 61,229 miles

ref to test 103598746256

Fail 5 Sep 2006 61,229 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Centre Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

deisel pump area is damp

engine is leaking oil

evidence of play in both front hubs

evidence of play in both track rod ends

evidence of play in the steering idler

rear brake pads are worn low

vehicles chassis is quite rusty

Pass 13 Sep 2005 51,857 miles

ref to test 732411355236

Fail 8 Sep 2005 51,857 miles

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b) DANGEROUS

Brake servo insecurely mounted (3.6.A.2a) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

n/s/f tyre has a screw in the tread

slight play in steering idler

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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L581 GDV is a 2002 Mitsubishi Pajero in Green with a 2,470cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 L581 GDV, 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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L581 GDV is a 2002 Mitsubishi Pajero, first registered on 1 September 2002.

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