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M396 XHW

2002 Mitsubishi Pajero

Green Diesel 2830cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2015
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

130,722 mi
Last recorded130,722 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2014
Typical for 2002 Mitsubishi Pajero141,752 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM396 XHW
MakeMitsubishi
ModelPajero
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,830cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2014 130,722 miles

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

Oil leak

slight play in steering joints

Fail 4 Dec 2014 130,721 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Oil leak

slight play in steering joints

Pass 25 Sep 2013 126,357 miles

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

Fail 21 Feb 2013 126,355 miles

Nearside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

o/s front tyre worn badly on inner edge/on wearbar limit

Pass 20 Oct 2011 117,296 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 19 Oct 2011 117,295 miles

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 17 Aug 2007 112,952 miles

Battery insecure

Slight movement to both steering arms.

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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M396 XHW is a 2002 Mitsubishi Pajero in Green with a 2,830cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 M396 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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M396 XHW is a 2002 Mitsubishi Pajero, first registered on 1 December 2002.

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