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M202 CBV

2002 Mitsubishi Pajero

Blue Diesel 2830cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2016
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

149,653 mi
Last recorded149,653 miles
Recorded on26 May 2015
Typical for 2002 Mitsubishi Pajero141,752 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM202 CBV
MakeMitsubishi
ModelPajero
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,830cc

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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Pass 26 May 2015 149,653 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

fuel pipes corroded feed an return

oil leak on differential case

oil leak on engine

Fail 23 Mar 2015 149,611 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

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

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

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

All suspension joint heavily greased unable to determine condition of dust covers

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Mar 2014 144,719 miles

Oil leak

all front steering/suspendion joints heavily greased

Fail 24 Mar 2014 144,705 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

all front steering/suspendion joints heavily greased

Pass 26 Mar 2013 136,240 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

outer sill covers / side steps fitted unable to fully inspect outer sills

rear diff oil leak

upper and lower front ball joint rubbers heavily greased unable to inspect condition of ball joint boots

Fail 19 Mar 2013 136,210 miles

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.4.B.1)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

outer sill covers / side steps fitted unable to fully inspect outer sills

rear diff oil leak

upper and lower front ball joint rubbers heavily greased unable to inspect condition of ball joint boots

Pass 26 Mar 2012 126,340 miles

Both front brakes have a slight judder

Both rear coil springs corroded

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside front tyre inner and outer edges worn

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

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

Slight play in offside front steering arm ball joint

Spare wheel below 1.6mm and has cords showing

oil leak

oil leak on rear diff

Fail 16 Mar 2012 126,226 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Both front brakes have a slight judder

Both rear coil springs corroded

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside front tyre inner and outer edges worn

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

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

Slight play in offside front steering arm ball joint

Spare wheel below 1.6mm and has cords showing

oil leak

oil leak on rear diff

Pass 25 Mar 2011 118,131 miles

BELONGINGS IN BOOT

BOTH FRONT TO REAR BRAKE PIPES CORRODED FROM LOAD VAVLE

BOTH REAR ROAD SPRINGS CORRODED

EXHAUST TAIL PIPE DETERATED

FRONT SUSPENSION PARTS HEAVILY GREASED

NEARSIDE FRONT BRAKE HAS A SLIGHT JUDDER

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE OUTER EDGE WORN

OFFSIDE REAR BRAKE DISC INNER FACE CORRODD

OIL LEAK

OIL LEAK ON REAR DIFF

SEATS 6 AND 78 FOLDED AWAY

SLIGHT PLAY IN BOTH FRONT WHEEL BEARINGS

Fail 24 Mar 2011 118,131 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Intermediate drop arm insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

OIL LEAK

OIL LEAK ON REAR DIFF

BELONGINGS IN BOOT

BOTH FRONT TO REAR BRAKE PIPES CORRODED FROM LOAD VAVLE

BOTH REAR ROAD SPRINGS CORRODED

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

EXHAUST TAIL PIPE DETERATED

FRONT SUSPENSION PARTS HEAVILY GREASED

NEARSIDE FRONT BRAKE HAS A SLIGHT JUDDER

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE OUTER EDGE WORN

OFFSIDE REAR BRAKE DISC INNER FACE CORRODD

SEATS 6 AND 78 FOLDED AWAY

SLIGHT PLAY IN BOTH FRONT WHEEL BEARINGS

Pass 24 Mar 2010 109,903 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 22 Mar 2010 109,903 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 26 Mar 2009 100,326 miles

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

all brake pipes greased

Fail 16 Mar 2009 100,326 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

all brake pipes greased

Pass 20 Mar 2008 91,624 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2008 91,618 miles

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

Nearside Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 12 Mar 2007 81,230 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2006 71,626 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2006 71,626 miles

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

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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M202 CBV is a 2002 Mitsubishi Pajero in Blue with a 2,830cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.

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 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 M202 CBV, 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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M202 CBV is a 2002 Mitsubishi Pajero, first registered on 1 February 2002.

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