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M32 COT

2002 Mitsubishi Pajero

Silver Diesel 2800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2023
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

212,320 mi
Last recorded212,320 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2022
Typical for 2002 Mitsubishi Pajero141,752 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM32 COT
MakeMitsubishi
ModelPajero
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,800cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2022 212,320 miles
Pass 14 May 2021 211,714 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both side (1.1.11 (c))

Rear rear boot door.damage

Fail 7 May 2021 211,714 miles

Emissions not tested because off fuel leak bad (8.2.2.2 (e))

Fuel system component leaking from engine (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Steering column has excessive movement up and down (2.2.2 (a))

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.2.2 (b))

Towbar component excessively damaged electric plug bend damaged lights not tested (6.1.6 (a))

Nearside Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire engine side (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Oil leaking continuously from engine posing a serious risk to road safety (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both side (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 23 Apr 2020 203,844 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both side, too much underseal (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2019 198,734 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2017 191,411 miles

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

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

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

Rear Body has slight corrosion both sise (6.1.B.2)

Pass 14 Nov 2016 187,284 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Nearside Rear Inner Body has slight corrosion sill panel (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Inner Body has slight corrosion sill panel (6.1.B.2)

Fail 24 Oct 2016 187,282 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an upper wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Inner Body has slight corrosion sill panel (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Inner Body has slight corrosion sill panel (6.1.B.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 8 Oct 2015 178,506 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2015 178,506 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

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

Pass 1 Oct 2014 168,950 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2013 166,368 miles

Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

o/s/f and n/s/f wheel bearing have slight play

Fail 25 Mar 2013 166,368 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

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

Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

o/s/f and n/s/f wheel bearing have slight play

Pass 24 Jan 2012 166,311 miles

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

Fail 20 Jan 2012 166,311 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Pass 6 Jan 2011 165,708 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2010 165,708 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Front brake discs are partly worn

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

Nearside front inner drive shaft gaiter incomplete

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

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2009 156,296 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2008 150,155 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2007 134,157 miles

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

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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M32 COT is a 2002 Mitsubishi Pajero in Silver with a 2,800cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 M32 COT, 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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M32 COT is a 2002 Mitsubishi Pajero, first registered on 1 October 2002.

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