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M538 UHN

2002 Mitsubishi Pajero

Blue Diesel 2830cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

233,722 mi
Last recorded233,722 miles
Recorded on24 May 2017
Typical for 2002 Mitsubishi Pajero141,752 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM538 UHN
MakeMitsubishi
ModelPajero
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,830cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 May 2017 233,722 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded various (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear (2.4.A.3)

both rear inner sills holed with rust not prescribed area

corossion on chassis and outriggers

front tyres and o/s/r tyre badly perished

heavy corossion on susp/parts and underside

rear floor pans heavily rusted

Pass 20 May 2016 227,211 miles

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

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

all tyres are perishing

chassis, suspension and braking components are corroded

exhaust tailpipe is missing

fuel pipes corroding

fuel tank area is damp with fuel but no leak visible

offside spot lamp not working and both are loose

slight play felt at front wheels

various body mount areas are corroded

Fail 16 May 2016 227,208 miles

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

Rear Fuel system component leaking on top of fuel tank (7.2.3)

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

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

all tyres are perishing

chassis, suspension and braking components are corroded

exhaust tailpipe is missing

fuel pipes corroding

offside spot lamp not working and both are loose

slight play felt at front wheels

various body mount areas are corroded

Pass 11 May 2015 221,732 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

exhaust tail pipe missing

fuel pipes rusty

fuel tank damp no leaks visable

heavy corosion on underside

susp/parts rusty

Pass 22 May 2014 217,705 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

corrosion underside

exhaust tail pipe missing

rattle from exhaust silencer box

Fail 19 May 2014 217,705 miles

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

corrosion underside

exhaust tail pipe missing

rattle from exhaust silencer box

Pass 16 Apr 2013 210,982 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

fuel pipes corroded

general corrosion underside

light corrosion rear brake pipes

Pass 19 Mar 2012 205,470 miles

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Oil leak

Pass 14 Feb 2011 196,726 miles

Oil leak

fuel pipes corroded

oil leak front diff

p.a.s pipes corroded

Fail 4 Feb 2011 196,518 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

fuel pipes corroded

oil leak front diff

p.a.s pipes corroded

Pass 2 Mar 2010 184,562 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2009 170,387 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2008 158,538 miles

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

Fail 29 Feb 2008 158,364 miles

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

Service brake juddering severely (3.7.C.2)

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

Pass 5 Mar 2007 142,700 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2006 133,238 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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M538 UHN is a 2002 Mitsubishi Pajero in Blue with a 2,830cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 M538 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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M538 UHN is a 2002 Mitsubishi Pajero, first registered on 29 May 2002.

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