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L838 PRC

2002 Mitsubishi Pajero

Grey Diesel 2800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2021
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

204,276 mi
Last recorded204,276 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2020
Typical for 2002 Mitsubishi Pajero141,752 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL838 PRC
MakeMitsubishi
ModelPajero
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,800cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2020 204,276 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2019 199,701 miles

corrosion to fuel and brake pipes

steering idler arm bearing worn

Fail 24 Oct 2019 199,701 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

corrosion to fuel and brake pipes

steering idler arm bearing worn

Pass 23 Oct 2018 198,366 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside number plate lens broken

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

front brake pads may be getting low

Fail 23 Oct 2018 198,366 miles

Fuel tank leaking may be the pipes on the top (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis 2 places (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area fractured significantly reducing structural strength antiroll bar bracket (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside number plate lens broken

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

front brake pads may be getting low

Pass 23 Oct 2017 197,138 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2016 195,601 miles

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

Fail 24 Oct 2016 195,599 miles

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded end of sill and inner sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded end of sill (2.4.A.3)

Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

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

Pass 26 Oct 2015 193,914 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2015 193,914 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 29 Oct 2014 191,491 miles

brake pipes slightly corroded

steering idler arm has slight play

windscreen has slight damage

Fail 26 Oct 2014 191,491 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

brake pipes slightly corroded

steering idler arm has slight play

windscreen has slight damage

Pass 28 Oct 2013 185,580 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 28 Oct 2013 185,580 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 29 Oct 2012 177,330 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2011 170,327 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

squeak from front suspension when turned and bounced

Pass 23 Nov 2011 170,327 miles

squeak from front suspension when turned and bounced

Fail 22 Nov 2011 170,213 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

both front wiper split

Pass 5 Nov 2010 154,910 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2009 138,470 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 3 Nov 2009 138,470 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 20 Oct 2008 119,766 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 16 Oct 2008 119,766 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 24 May 2007 99,803 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2006 94,976 miles

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

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

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

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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L838 PRC is a 2002 Mitsubishi Pajero in Grey with a 2,800cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 L838 PRC, 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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L838 PRC is a 2002 Mitsubishi Pajero, first registered on 1 September 2002.

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