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L938 PRC

2002 Mitsubishi Pajero

Grey Diesel 2830cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2017
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

109,731 mi
Last recorded109,731 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2016
Typical for 2002 Mitsubishi Pajero141,752 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL938 PRC
MakeMitsubishi
ModelPajero
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,830cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2016 109,731 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

steering box has slight play

Pass 17 Oct 2015 109,731 miles

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

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

brake fluid low

Pass 18 Sep 2014 109,731 miles

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

Oil leak

offside front inner wheelarch(below bonnet)corroding

rear differential unit leaking fluid

Fail 11 Sep 2014 109,731 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

offside front inner wheelarch(below bonnet)corroding

rear differential unit leaking fluid

Pass 16 Sep 2013 109,256 miles

corrosion on both front brake pipes

corrosion on floors to sills

lift in both lower ball joints

n/s/r brake binding

Fail 14 Sep 2012 106,232 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim does not move downwards when dipped (British American headlamp) (1.8.C.4)

Offside Headlamp aim does not move downwards when dipped (British American headlamp) (1.8.C.4)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

rear tyres cracking

wear o/s/f and n/s/f tyres on edges

Pass 14 Sep 2012 106,232 miles

rear tyres cracking

wear o/s/f and n/s/f tyres on edges

Pass 19 Sep 2011 100,776 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside front inner wing excessively corroded but not within a prescribed area

Power steering pipes corroded

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Steering wheel has 25mm free play - steering box system

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

Fail 7 Sep 2011 100,776 miles

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

Nearside Rear Body or chassis 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 (6.1.B.2)

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

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside front inner wing excessively corroded but not within a prescribed area

Power steering pipes corroded

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Steering wheel has 25mm free play - steering box system

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

Pass 9 Sep 2010 95,888 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2010 95,885 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 4 Sep 2009 89,536 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2008 82,817 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2008 82,814 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 12 Sep 2007 76,305 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 18 Sep 2006 73,181 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2005 70,069 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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L938 PRC is a 2002 Mitsubishi Pajero in Grey with a 2,830cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 L938 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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What year was L938 PRC registered?

L938 PRC is a 2002 Mitsubishi Pajero, first registered on 21 October 2002.

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