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LA52 UME

2002 Mitsubishi Pajero

Silver Petrol 3497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2024
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

118,540 mi
Last recorded118,540 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2023
Typical for 2002 Mitsubishi Pajero141,752 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA52 UME
MakeMitsubishi
ModelPajero
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,497cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2023 118,540 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2023 118,540 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 3 Feb 2022 116,210 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

front exhaust heat shield loose

heat shield insecure on exhaust catalytic converter

Fail 1 Feb 2022 116,206 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

front exhaust heat shield loose

heat shield insecure on exhaust catalytic converter

Pass 29 Jan 2021 113,603 miles

Front exhaust shield broken

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 28 Jan 2021 113,603 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front exhaust shield broken

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 5 Feb 2020 110,943 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

inner sills

Fail 5 Feb 2020 110,943 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

inner sills

Pass 30 Jan 2019 108,674 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front inner and outer (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Feb 2018 106,934 miles

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

Fail 2 Feb 2018 106,934 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2017 103,169 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner tread band near tread depth limit. (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner tread band near tread limit. (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Feb 2016 96,787 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2015 91,743 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Feb 2015 91,743 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Feb 2014 87,519 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Feb 2013 83,118 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2012 78,131 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2011 70,910 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2010 62,495 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2009 53,116 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2008 40,266 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2007 34,887 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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LA52 UME is a 2002 Mitsubishi Pajero in Silver with a 3,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 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 LA52 UME, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LA52 UME registered?

LA52 UME is a 2002 Mitsubishi Pajero, first registered on 31 December 2002.

Is LA52 UME safe to buy?

The MOT history for LA52 UME shows 23 tests with a 73.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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