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LAZ 8831

2002 Mitsubishi Pajero

Blue Diesel 2799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

119,228 mi
Last recorded119,228 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2009
Typical for 2002 Mitsubishi Pajero141,752 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLAZ 8831
MakeMitsubishi
ModelPajero
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,799cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2009 119,228 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2009 119,228 miles

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

Fail 28 Sep 2009 119,141 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

play at steering wheel.o/s/f tyre worn low.various oil leaks.play in all steering componants.

Pass 23 Sep 2008 108,651 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

rear brake pads look low

small exhaust leak from middle joint

Fail 15 Sep 2008 108,577 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

brake fluid is low

front brake pads look low

rear brake pads look low

small exhaust leak from middle joint

Pass 5 Sep 2007 82,917 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2007 92,889 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

brake fluid is on minimum level.

front brake pads look very low

nearside front brake disc in poor condition

offside front brake slightly binding

very slight pull to right when using service brake.

Pass 2 Aug 2006 74,268 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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LAZ 8831 is a 2002 Mitsubishi Pajero in Blue with a 2,799cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 LAZ 8831, 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 LAZ 8831 registered?

LAZ 8831 is a 2002 Mitsubishi Pajero, first registered on 1 March 2002.

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