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L842 DFD

2002 Mitsubishi Pajero

Red Diesel 2477cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2018
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

123,023 mi
Last recorded123,023 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2017
Typical for 2002 Mitsubishi Pajero141,752 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL842 DFD
MakeMitsubishi
ModelPajero
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,477cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2017 123,023 miles

All suspension bushes worn

Oil leak ()

Pass 23 Aug 2016 121,307 miles

o/s/r tyre perished

slight drag rear brakes

Pass 23 Oct 2013 120,211 miles

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

both rear tyres perished

slight play in nearside steering idler

underside of vehicle dirty

Fail 17 Oct 2013 120,198 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm locating pin insecure (2.4.G.3a)

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

both rear tyres perished

slight play in nearside steering idler

underside of vehicle dirty

Pass 2 Oct 2012 113,655 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

advise reef steering column has slight play due to worn adjuster advise replacement

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Fail 2 Oct 2012 113,655 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Steering column will not lock in a fixed position (adjustable type) (2.1.2a) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Fail 31 Jul 2012 113,655 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

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

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

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

Steering column will not lock in a fixed position (adjustable type) (2.1.2a) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 9 Jul 2011 105,355 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

under side of vehicle heavily under sealed

Fail 2 Jul 2011 105,355 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

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

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

Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)

Offside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

under side of vehicle heavily under sealed

Pass 19 Jul 2010 102,534 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2009 98,116 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2009 98,116 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2008 91,499 miles

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

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

Offside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2007 81,880 miles

1, rear roll bushes perished. †2, slight m/ment in front hubs.

Fail 12 Jul 2007 81,880 miles

1, rear roll bushes perished. †2, slight m/ment in front hubs.

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Pass 19 Dec 2006 81,676 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 1 Dec 2005 69,167 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2005 69,166 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

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

slight play in nearside idler arm

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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L842 DFD is a 2002 Mitsubishi Pajero in Red with a 2,477cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 L842 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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L842 DFD is a 2002 Mitsubishi Pajero, first registered on 1 September 2002.

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