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M578 OJU

2002 Mitsubishi Pajero

Silver Diesel 2830cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

195,309 mi
Last recorded195,309 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2019
Typical for 2002 Mitsubishi Pajero141,752 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM578 OJU
MakeMitsubishi
ModelPajero
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,830cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2019 195,309 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded from both front calipers (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

underseal has been applied to the under body of vehicle

Pass 13 Mar 2018 192,784 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

corrosion on various parts of under body not weakend structure.

underseal coated undervehicle.

Pass 27 Mar 2017 191,103 miles

rear seats folded away unable to check seat belts

Fail 16 Mar 2017 190,993 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

rear seats folded away unable to check seat belts

Pass 5 Apr 2016 189,778 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 16 Mar 2016 189,778 miles

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

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (5.2.6)

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 30 Jan 2015 180,845 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2015 180,845 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2014 165,549 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2013 158,756 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2013 158,751 miles

Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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

Pass 10 Feb 2012 143,108 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2011 134,392 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2010 127,613 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Fail 31 Mar 2010 127,594 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 3 Feb 2009 125,200 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2008 114,702 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2007 104,662 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2007 104,660 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2006 95,055 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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M578 OJU is a 2002 Mitsubishi Pajero in Silver with a 2,830cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 M578 OJU, 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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M578 OJU is a 2002 Mitsubishi Pajero, first registered on 10 July 2002.

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