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M685 CEY

2002 Mitsubishi Pajero

Red Diesel 2830cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2025
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

163,859 mi
Last recorded163,859 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2024
Typical for 2002 Mitsubishi Pajero141,752 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM685 CEY
MakeMitsubishi
ModelPajero
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,830cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2024 163,859 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All round (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 12 Nov 2024 163,857 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front Seat belt likely to become detached in the event of a collision (7.1.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All round (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 9 Aug 2023 163,102 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 27 Jul 2023 162,952 miles

Boot lid insecure TOP HINGE BROKEN (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers insecurely attached BOTTOM BOLT LOOSE (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened (7.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 16 Jun 2022 158,667 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated BOTH (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jun 2021 155,034 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated BOTH (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively BOTH (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Jun 2021 155,034 miles

Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated BOTH (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively BOTH (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jun 2020 152,079 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive MIDDLE DIFF (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2019 149,800 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 14 Feb 2018 136,933 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2017 120,360 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2016 106,215 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2014 102,202 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2011 101,832 miles

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

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

Pass 18 May 2010 97,960 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2009 96,281 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2009 96,281 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 17 Nov 2008 96,249 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2007 94,886 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2007 94,886 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 26 Sep 2006 93,406 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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M685 CEY is a 2002 Mitsubishi Pajero in Red with a 2,830cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 M685 CEY, 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 M685 CEY registered?

M685 CEY is a 2002 Mitsubishi Pajero, first registered on 20 February 2002.

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The MOT history for M685 CEY shows 21 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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