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M524 SGX

2002 Mitsubishi Pajero

Silver Diesel 2835cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

338,384 mi
Last recorded338,384 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2018
Typical for 2002 Mitsubishi Pajero141,752 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM524 SGX
MakeMitsubishi
ModelPajero
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,835cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2018 338,384 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Jul 2017 333,124 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2016 327,226 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2015 321,208 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2015 321,208 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber detached (2.7.2b)

Pass 15 Jul 2014 313,578 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2013 309,602 miles
Pass 17 May 2012 299,261 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

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

both front discs lipped

Fail 9 May 2012 299,257 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

both front discs lipped

Pass 3 May 2011 291,509 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2010 281,471 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2010 281,400 miles

Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 24 Apr 2009 269,351 miles

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 9 Apr 2009 268,979 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 30 Apr 2008 247,847 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 25 Apr 2008 247,495 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 9 May 2007 228,127 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

advance wetness around steering box no leaks at time of test

centre seatbelt not in use

chip to windscreen n/s

some traval to parking brake

Pass 13 Apr 2006 201,839 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n/s/front tyre wearing on inner edge

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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M524 SGX is a 2002 Mitsubishi Pajero in Silver with a 2,835cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 M524 SGX, 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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What year was M524 SGX registered?

M524 SGX is a 2002 Mitsubishi Pajero, first registered on 13 February 2002.

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