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M208 XHW

2002 Mitsubishi Pajero

Red Diesel 2800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2020
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

223,817 mi
Last recorded223,817 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2019
Typical for 2002 Mitsubishi Pajero141,752 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM208 XHW
MakeMitsubishi
ModelPajero
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,800cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2019 223,817 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 24 Sep 2018 217,743 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2017 212,276 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2017 212,272 miles

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

Emissions not tested due to exhaust (7.4.B.1)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 43% (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Pass 4 Oct 2016 204,877 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2016 204,871 miles

Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion bumper (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 25 Sep 2015 197,966 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2015 197,960 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded body mount (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber casing damaged externally so the unit does not function broken (2.7.2a) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 May 2014 191,266 miles
Fail 9 May 2014 191,217 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2013 185,246 miles

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust flexi corroded/damaged

exhaust system corroded

play in steering system

rear tyres deteriorated

Fail 2 Apr 2013 185,246 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust flexi corroded/damaged

exhaust system corroded

play in steering system

rear tyres deteriorated

Pass 17 Apr 2012 171,371 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Oil leak

oil over maximum

slight noise from rear wheels when rotated by hand

Fail 13 Apr 2012 171,711 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Oil leak

oil over maximum

slight noise from rear wheels when rotated by hand

Fail 28 Mar 2011 159,838 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2011 159,838 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2010 152,443 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2009 148,124 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2009 148,124 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 27 Mar 2008 141,975 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2007 136,989 miles

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 27 Mar 2006 128,505 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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M208 XHW is a 2002 Mitsubishi Pajero in Red with a 2,800cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 M208 XHW, 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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M208 XHW is a 2002 Mitsubishi Pajero, first registered on 16 April 2002.

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