MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
185,661 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Chassis and under components very heavily undersealed
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Coolant leak ()
Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting chassis mounting area calked (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security chassis mounting area (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged frayed (7.1.2 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fuel pipe leaking excessively or a risk of fire fuel pipes above axle (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged frayed (7.1.2 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak ()
Spare tyre defective ()
Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)
Oil leak ()
Spare tyre defective ()
Engine oil leak
Nearside Fuel pipes, feed & return showing signs of corrosion.
Engine oil leak
Nearside Fuel pipes, feed & return showing signs of corrosion.
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Centre Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Longditudinal tear in the inner and outer tread pattern (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Longditudinal tear in the centre of the tread and in the outer tread pattern. (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Centre Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
outter sill covers fitted
very dry on chassis and inner sills advise to wax oil
Nearside Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
outter sill covers fitted
very dry on chassis and inner sills advise to wax oil
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
fuel pipes corroded
n /s rear tyre low pressure
Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Oil leak
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Fuel pipe/s corroded
both sides front discs slightly scored and worn
dry and rusty on chassis,body,fuel pipes and brake pipes all need cleaning and wax oiling throoughout the vehicle to keep it in good condition and to protect it
slight blue smoke when starting
sills floor chassi and brake pipes surface rust req wax oil
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
sills floor chassi and brake pipes surface rust req wax oil
Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
dry and rusty on chassis,body fuel pipes and brake pipes all need cleaning and wax oiling throughout the vehicle to keep it in good condition
Nearside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Centre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
dry and rusty throughout the vehicles chassi,body and fuel pipes and brake pipes need cleaning and greasing
How Reliable is the Mitsubishi Pajero?
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M497 UHN is a 2002 Mitsubishi Pajero in Red with a 2,833cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.
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 M497 UHN, 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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M497 UHN is a 2002 Mitsubishi Pajero, first registered on 1 April 2002.
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