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M822 SGX

2002 Mitsubishi Pajero

Green Diesel 2830cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2018
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

223,701 mi
Last recorded223,701 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2017
Typical for 2002 Mitsubishi Pajero141,752 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM822 SGX
MakeMitsubishi
ModelPajero
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,830cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2017 223,701 miles

Ball joint has slight play both front inner joints (2.2.B.1f)

corrosion to entire underside of vehicle not considered excessive at time of test

Fail 4 Oct 2017 223,692 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded body floor (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded body floor (5.2.6)

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded valve to axel (3.6.B.4e)

Ball joint has slight play both front inner joints (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

corrosion to entire underside of vehicle not considered excessive at time of test

Pass 21 Oct 2016 221,327 miles

n/s/f lower shock bush play

n/s/r brake pipe slightly corroded

play at both inner and outer track rod ends

rear chassis has surface rust but ok

Pass 14 Sep 2015 212,201 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 7 Sep 2015 212,201 miles

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 23 Sep 2014 208,021 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

exhaust corroded

fuel pipes heavily corroded

Pass 23 Sep 2014 208,021 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

exhaust corroded

fuel pipes heavily corroded

Pass 12 Sep 2013 20,290 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 10 Sep 2013 20,290 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Oil leak

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 2 Oct 2012 199,460 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Oct 2012 199,452 miles

Nearside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2011 194,476 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

nearside front inner driveshaft boot split

Fail 19 Sep 2011 194,471 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

nearside front inner driveshaft boot split

nearside front brake disc scored,and excessively worn due to worn brake pads

Pass 1 Oct 2010 187,391 miles

Front spot lamps not wired to main beam and operation/aim not checked.

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside front inner CV gaiter split.

Nearside wiper rubber split.

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

Rearmost two seats not fitted at time of test. Seaat belt webbing checked but no stalks fitted.

Fail 28 Sep 2010 187,354 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

Front spot lamps not wired to main beam and operation/aim not checked.

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside front inner CV gaiter split.

Nearside wiper rubber split.

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

Rearmost two seats not fitted at time of test. Seaat belt webbing checked but no stalks fitted.

Pass 15 Sep 2009 181,676 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Sep 2009 181,676 miles

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2008 176,145 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Sep 2008 176,145 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2007 169,028 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 1 Oct 2007 169,028 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 7 Sep 2006 164,695 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2005 160,966 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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M822 SGX is a 2002 Mitsubishi Pajero in Green with a 2,830cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 M822 SGX, 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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M822 SGX is a 2002 Mitsubishi Pajero, first registered on 5 September 2002.

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