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L708 DFD

2002 Mitsubishi Pajero

Gold Diesel 2470cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2021
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

182,675 mi
Last recorded182,675 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2020
Typical for 2002 Mitsubishi Pajero141,752 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL708 DFD
MakeMitsubishi
ModelPajero
Year2002
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,470cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2020 182,675 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2019 177,342 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2018 171,509 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2017 168,737 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2016 168,140 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2016 168,140 miles

Nearside Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 17 Dec 2015 162,641 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2015 162,597 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit damaged and likely to fail shock absorber broken (2.4.D.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear box and pipe corroded and leaking (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported mount broke off (7.1.1)

Pass 16 Dec 2014 155,138 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2013 146,755 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2012 136,013 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2012 136,013 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Fail 15 Dec 2011 126,210 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 15 Dec 2011 126,210 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2010 115,654 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2009 110,967 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2008 109,760 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 22 Nov 2007 106,507 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2006 101,663 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 29 Nov 2005 93,344 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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L708 DFD is a 2002 Mitsubishi Pajero in Gold with a 2,470cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 L708 DFD, 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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L708 DFD is a 2002 Mitsubishi Pajero, first registered on 18 January 2002.

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