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M61 RTG

2002 Mitsubishi Pajero

Silver Diesel 2800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2017
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

218,599 mi
Last recorded218,599 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2016
Typical for 2002 Mitsubishi Pajero141,752 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM61 RTG
MakeMitsubishi
ModelPajero
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,800cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2016 218,599 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all metal brake pipes slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Coolant leak ()

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Front Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

all metal brake pipes heavily greased (diffficult to inspect)

some underside components heavily undersealed difficult to inspect

Fail 29 Sep 2016 218,599 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brake pipe slightly corroded all metal brake pipes slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Coolant leak ()

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Front Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

all metal brake pipes heavily greased (diffficult to inspect)

some underside components heavily undersealed difficult to inspect

Pass 1 May 2014 216,309 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2013 209,839 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2011 190,170 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2010 181,911 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2010 181,911 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 8 Jul 2009 173,665 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2009 173,628 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 23 Jul 2008 168,078 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2007 159,081 miles
Fail 14 May 2007 158,939 miles

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

Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Nearside Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 May 2006 154,782 miles
Fail 17 May 2006 154,774 miles

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

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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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M61 RTG is a 2002 Mitsubishi Pajero in Silver with a 2,800cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 M61 RTG, 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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What year was M61 RTG registered?

M61 RTG is a 2002 Mitsubishi Pajero, first registered on 1 October 2002.

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