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L850 UMB

2002 Mitsubishi Pajero

Red Diesel 2830cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2021
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

207,493 mi
Last recorded207,493 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2020
Typical for 2002 Mitsubishi Pajero141,752 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL850 UMB
MakeMitsubishi
ModelPajero
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,830cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2020 207,493 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front and rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front and rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2018 200,510 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2017 198,174 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2016 194,345 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 4 Aug 2016 194,339 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 14 May 2016 194,192 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner sill just forward of rear axle (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings just in front of rear axle (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner sill just forward of rear axle (6.1.B.2)

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

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 May 2015 191,299 miles
Pass 1 May 2014 185,951 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2013 181,616 miles

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

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

nearside & offside chassis corroded not to excess

under vehicle covered in underseal

Fail 11 Apr 2013 181,616 miles

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

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

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

nearside & offside chassis corroded not to excess

under vehicle covered in underseal

Pass 23 Apr 2012 173,292 miles

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 23 Apr 2012 173,292 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 17 Nov 2011 173,248 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

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

Offside Front Front suspension locking device missing (2.5.A.4)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Offside Outer Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Brake pipes have been under sealed unable to inspect for corrosion

Nearside front signs of fluid around fuel pipes

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

Under carriage has been covered in underseal unable to inspect for corrosion

Pass 19 Nov 2010 171,244 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2010 171,244 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2009 163,808 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 13 Dec 2008 166,008 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2008 166,008 miles

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

Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 2 Feb 2008 153,612 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2008 153,598 miles

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

NO REAR SEATS FITTED, SOME PLACES UNDERBODY RUSTY

Pass 27 Jan 2007 151,101 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 28 Jan 2006 148,722 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2006 148,683 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

1 UNDERBODY RUSTY IN PLACES †2 NS BALL JOINT BOOTS SPLIT

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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L850 UMB is a 2002 Mitsubishi Pajero in Red with a 2,830cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 L850 UMB, 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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L850 UMB is a 2002 Mitsubishi Pajero, first registered on 12 February 2002.

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