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M437 XHW

2002 Mitsubishi Pajero

Blue Diesel 2830cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Dec 2021
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

171,903 mi
Last recorded171,903 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2020
Typical for 2002 Mitsubishi Pajero141,752 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM437 XHW
MakeMitsubishi
ModelPajero
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,830cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2020 171,903 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2019 167,274 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

parking brake effort poor

Pass 13 Nov 2013 155,858 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2013 155,858 miles

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

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 8 Oct 2012 150,822 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2012 150,712 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 18 Nov 2011 141,411 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2011 141,411 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 18 Mar 2011 135,783 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2010 121,732 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2009 109,879 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2009 109,874 miles

Front Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

oil leak rear diff

Pass 16 Feb 2008 100,299 miles

Battery insecure

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 8 Mar 2007 95,730 miles

Oil leak

nearside front tyre wearing outer edge smooth

Pass 1 Mar 2006 90,505 miles

Nearside Front Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

dampness located around drivers side front damper. †

passenger side front tyre wearing on outter edge of tread.

slight play located within both front wheel bearings.

slight play located within both sides of steering rack.

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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M437 XHW is a 2002 Mitsubishi Pajero in Blue with a 2,830cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 M437 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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M437 XHW is a 2002 Mitsubishi Pajero, first registered on 22 April 2002.

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