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M255 XHW

2002 Mitsubishi Pajero

Silver Diesel 2800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

114,513 mi
Last recorded114,513 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2016
Typical for 2002 Mitsubishi Pajero141,752 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM255 XHW
MakeMitsubishi
ModelPajero
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,800cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2016 114,513 miles

Near side inner sill corroded

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement D bushes (2.4.G.2)

Fail 11 Oct 2016 114,513 miles

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

Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Near side inner sill corroded

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement D bushes (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Oct 2015 110,056 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 13 Oct 2014 108,209 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

brake and fuel pipes coverd in grease

Fail 10 Oct 2014 108,207 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

brake and fuel pipes coverd in grease

Pass 22 Oct 2013 106,036 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2013 106,036 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Sep 2012 103,238 miles

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

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

surface rust underside

Pass 25 Mar 2011 99,864 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2010 95,198 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 11 Jul 2009 92,808 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 10 Jul 2008 89,468 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 6 Nov 2007 87,859 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2006 82,520 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2006 82,417 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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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M255 XHW is a 2002 Mitsubishi Pajero in Silver with a 2,800cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 M255 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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M255 XHW is a 2002 Mitsubishi Pajero, first registered on 1 June 2002.

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