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M490 SUY

2002 Mitsubishi Pajero

Red Diesel 2830cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2012
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

173,818 mi
Last recorded173,818 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2011
Typical for 2002 Mitsubishi Pajero141,752 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM490 SUY
MakeMitsubishi
ModelPajero
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,830cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2011 173,818 miles

aims just in limit

brake pads wearing low

chassis legs corroded

exhaust system corroded

floors corroded

front and rear brake pipes surface corrosion

inner and outer sills corroded

inner and outer wheel arches corroded

petrol pipes corroded

Fail 13 Sep 2011 173,817 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

brake pads wearing low

front and rear brake pipes surface corrosion

inner and outer sills corroded

petrol pipes corroded

Fail 6 Sep 2011 173,237 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

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

Battery insecure

Battery negative lead loose

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 2 Oct 2010 157,115 miles

all 4 on limet crossion on floor pan

Fail 2 Oct 2010 157,115 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

all 4 on limet crossion on floor pan

Pass 1 Oct 2009 155,596 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2008 147,283 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2007 136,648 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 16 Sep 2006 123,508 miles

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 12 Sep 2006 123,399 miles

Brake warning device indicates a leak in the brake system (3.3.E.3)

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

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

Nearside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Rear fog lamp obscured more than 50% (1.3.2c)

Squeal from driver side rear wheel when turned brake shim appear to be touching disc

Pass 2 Sep 2005 110,894 miles

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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M490 SUY is a 2002 Mitsubishi Pajero in Red with a 2,830cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 M490 SUY, 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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M490 SUY is a 2002 Mitsubishi Pajero, first registered on 2 July 2002.

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