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M573 WEJ

2002 Mitsubishi Pajero

Blue Diesel 2800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

195,093 mi
Last recorded195,093 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2017
Typical for 2002 Mitsubishi Pajero141,752 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM573 WEJ
MakeMitsubishi
ModelPajero
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,800cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2017 195,093 miles

Brake pipes corroded

Oil leak

Slight corrosion on underside

Pass 21 Aug 2015 195,030 miles

cannot test rear seat belts due to luggage

front brake pipes corroded

oil leak

rear brake discs corroded

Fail 20 Aug 2015 195,030 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases middle to rear exhaust (7.1.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

cannot test rear seat belts due to luggage

front brake pipes corroded

oil leak

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 9 Jun 2014 190,699 miles

oil leak

Pass 31 May 2013 180,210 miles

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

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 20 May 2013 180,210 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 May 2012 169,740 miles
Fail 23 May 2012 169,530 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2011 156,150 miles

Advise thorough underbody rustproofing with attention to brake and fuel pipes

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 2 Jun 2010 146,870 miles

Advise underbody rustproofing with attention to section of fuel pipe at rear.

Both rear anti roll bar drop link bushes deteriorated.

Centre and rear sections of exhaust corroded at joint - due for replacement

Nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

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

Slight play in offside rear damper lower bush

Pass 28 May 2009 136,869 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 28 May 2008 127,298 miles
Pass 26 May 2007 115,808 miles
Pass 26 May 2006 109,419 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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M573 WEJ is a 2002 Mitsubishi Pajero in Blue with a 2,800cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 M573 WEJ, 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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M573 WEJ is a 2002 Mitsubishi Pajero, first registered on 1 March 2002.

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