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M549 NEL

2002 Mitsubishi Pajero

White Diesel 2830cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2020
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

224,985 mi
Last recorded224,985 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2019
Typical for 2002 Mitsubishi Pajero141,752 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM549 NEL
MakeMitsubishi
ModelPajero
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,830cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2019 224,985 miles

Centre stoplamp 80% illuminated

Slight play in offside front wheel bearing.

wires to a b s sensor tape used as repair

Fail 7 Jun 2019 224,984 miles

Front Registration plate missing Not fitted securely to the front of the vehicle. (0.1 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system wheel speed sensor excessively damaged Wire broken (1.6 (c))

Nearside Upper Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp switch missing (4.5.3 (a) (ii))

Centre stoplamp 80% illuminated

Slight play in offside front wheel bearing.

Pass 17 Jul 2018 221,711 miles

Nearside Front floor corroded

Nearside Rear hub seal weeping oil

Offside Front floor poor repair recommend attention

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Jul 2018 221,707 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp lens seriously defective (4.2.1 (b))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Nearside Front floor corroded

Nearside Rear hub seal weeping oil

Offside Front floor poor repair recommend attention

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2017 214,248 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 26 Jun 2017 214,248 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Oil leak ()

Pass 23 Aug 2016 209,679 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Nearside steering arm slightly play

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

oil level min

Fail 13 Aug 2016 209,679 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush loose (2.4.G.2)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Nearside steering arm slightly play

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

oil level min

Fail 22 Jun 2016 209,663 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint o/s/f and n/s/f (2.4.G.2)

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement both front d bushes (2.4.G.2)

Brake pipe excessively corroded o/s/f and n/s/f (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe excessively corroded o/s/r and n/s/r and rear from flexy (3.6.B.2c)

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

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect both (1.8.A.1b)

Headlamp aim too high both (1.8)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

both front to rear fuel pipes corroded and weak

Fail 11 Jun 2016 209,652 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low prs (1.8)

slight play in both front hubs

Pass 10 Jun 2015 193,426 miles

poor damping from shocks

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2014 175,050 miles

osf out rigger corroded and hold

Fail 9 Jun 2014 175,050 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

osf out rigger corroded and hold

Pass 13 Jun 2013 154,125 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 10 Jun 2013 154,067 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 31 Jul 2012 150,156 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2011 142,699 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2010 142,673 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2010 142,646 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2009 242,317 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2009 242,030 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Apr 2008 223,296 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2007 208,380 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2006 184,103 miles

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

Fail 26 Apr 2006 184,103 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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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M549 NEL is a 2002 Mitsubishi Pajero in White with a 2,830cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 M549 NEL, 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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M549 NEL is a 2002 Mitsubishi Pajero, first registered on 17 April 2002.

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