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M579 NOD

2002 Mitsubishi Pajero

Green Diesel 2830cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2018
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

105,339 mi
Last recorded105,339 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2017
Typical for 2002 Mitsubishi Pajero141,752 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM579 NOD
MakeMitsubishi
ModelPajero
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,830cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2017 105,339 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2016 104,271 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2015 102,815 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2014 101,910 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2013 101,070 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2011 96,661 miles

Baby seats fitted in rear of vehicle, belts tested as well as possible

Both front discs showing signs of wear

Both rear discs are corroded on inner faces

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

Rear anti roll bar mounts are worn

Slight play in both front wheel bearings

Pass 19 Jul 2010 89,614 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

emissions only just below maximum permitted level for turbo charged engine

Pass 17 Jul 2009 82,642 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

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

oil leaking from engine

Fail 16 Jul 2009 82,642 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

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

oil leaking from engine

Pass 11 Jul 2008 75,157 miles

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

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

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

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

emissions only just met legal limit

oil leak from rear of engine

Pass 31 Jul 2007 66,730 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2006 62,015 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2005 58,675 miles

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (7.4.A2)

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

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

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

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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M579 NOD is a 2002 Mitsubishi Pajero in Green with a 2,830cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 M579 NOD, 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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M579 NOD is a 2002 Mitsubishi Pajero, first registered on 1 August 2002.

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