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M281 ROS

2002 Mitsubishi Pajero

Red Diesel 2830cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2018
Tests16 (8 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

129,223 mi
Last recorded129,223 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2018
Typical for 2002 Mitsubishi Pajero141,752 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM281 ROS
MakeMitsubishi
ModelPajero
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,830cc

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MOT History

8 pass 8 fail
Fail 19 Apr 2018 129,223 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine void result quite smoky choked machine (7.4.B.3b)

Front Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance both are dim (1.1.A.3d)

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is severely distorted inner wing areas both sides at body mountings (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort has poor effort (3.7.B.6a)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Power steering inoperative serious leaks power steering box leaking (2.3.3a) DANGEROUS

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner and outer sill areas excesive corrosion (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both sides (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Rear Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance both lenses discoulerd (1.4.A.2e)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

evidence of leak at tank area but not leaking at time of this test

front tyres cracking in tread area

fuel line replaced with what appears to be garden type hose

oil leaks at in jun

poor underbody condition with evidence of corrosion in many places

Offside Rear shock absorber rubbing on exhaust & appears weak

Pass 29 May 2017 124,678 miles

Oil leak ()

Rear inner sill areas holed and corroded outwith prescribed areas

Fail 25 May 2017 124,678 miles

Front front brake excessively fluctuating discs worn and corroded (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

Oil leak ()

Rear inner sill areas holed and corroded outwith prescribed areas

Pass 8 Jun 2016 117,904 miles

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

inner sill areas weak and quite corroded

oil leaks at engine

Fail 7 Jun 2016 117,904 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour chocked machine bad black smoke (7.4.B.4)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

inner sill areas weak and quite corroded

oil leaks at engine

Pass 4 Jun 2015 115,290 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

brake warning light on

Fail 4 Jun 2015 115,289 miles

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

brake warning light on

Pass 26 May 2014 113,225 miles

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

fuel line been repaired with unsuitable hose

offside wiper blade torn

Fail 23 May 2014 113,225 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Fuel hose insecure (7.2.1)

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

fuel line been repaired with unsuitable hose

offside wiper blade torn

Pass 14 Jun 2013 107,246 miles

Oil leak

Pass 11 Oct 2007 103,293 miles

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

all brake pipes heavily coated in copper grease

slight smoke from exhaust on acceleration

Fail 1 Oct 2007 103,247 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

all brake pipes heavily coated in copper grease

slight smoke from exhaust on acceleration

Pass 8 Jun 2006 90,582 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2006 90,852 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 29 Jun 2005 82,047 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2005 82,047 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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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M281 ROS is a 2002 Mitsubishi Pajero in Red with a 2,830cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 M281 ROS, 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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M281 ROS is a 2002 Mitsubishi Pajero, first registered on 20 June 2002.

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