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L948 XHY

2002 Mitsubishi Pajero

Green Diesel 2830cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2011
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

195,659 mi
Last recorded195,659 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2010
Typical for 2002 Mitsubishi Pajero141,752 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL948 XHY
MakeMitsubishi
ModelPajero
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,830cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2010 195,659 miles

FUEL PIPES HAVE SOME CORROSION

MINOR EXHAUST BLOW FROM CENTRE OF SYSTEM

NEARSIDE FRONT INNER C.V BOOT SPLIT IN TWO

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE WORN ON OUTER EDGE

OFFSIDE FRONT AND NEARSIDE FRONT BRAKE PIPE HAS SOME CORROSION

OFFSIDE REAR TYRE WORN ON EDGE

SOME MOVEMENT IN FRONT SUSPENSION

SOME VISUAL SMOKE ON ACCELERATION

Fail 22 Jul 2010 195,659 miles

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

Centre Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

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

Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

FUEL PIPES HAVE SOME CORROSION

NEARSIDE FRONT INNER C.V BOOT SPLIT IN TWO

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE WORN ON OUTER EDGE

OFFSIDE FRONT AND NEARSIDE FRONT BRAKE PIPE HAS SOME CORROSION

OFFSIDE REAR TYRE WORN ON EDGE

SOME MOVEMENT IN FRONT SUSPENSION

Pass 31 Jul 2009 184,157 miles

rear tyres on limit

Fail 30 Jul 2009 184,157 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

rear tyres on limit

Pass 23 Jul 2008 117,598 miles

N/S/R TYRE WORN ON OUTER EDGE

O/S/R TYRE WORN ON INER EDGE

SLITE PALY IN BOTH FRONT WHEELL BARINGS

Fail 23 Jul 2008 117,598 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

N/S/R TYRE WORN ON OUTER EDGE

O/S/R TYRE WORN ON INER EDGE

SLITE PALY IN BOTH FRONT WHEELL BARINGS

Pass 25 Jul 2007 161,003 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2007 160,999 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2006 148,936 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2006 148,936 miles

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

Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)

exhaust poor in places

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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L948 XHY is a 2002 Mitsubishi Pajero in Green with a 2,830cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 L948 XHY, 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 L948 XHY registered?

L948 XHY is a 2002 Mitsubishi Pajero, first registered on 19 June 2002.

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