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M958 XHC

2002 Mitsubishi Pajero

White Diesel 2800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2023
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

170,512 mi
Last recorded170,512 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2022
Typical for 2002 Mitsubishi Pajero141,752 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM958 XHC
MakeMitsubishi
ModelPajero
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,800cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2022 170,512 miles

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

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both side (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both side (6.1.1 (c) (i))

UNDER BODY COVERD WITH UNDER SEAL

Pass 1 Dec 2020 167,750 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2020 167,749 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers likely to become detached (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 May 2019 164,037 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2018 161,606 miles

Fuel tank slightly damp

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin outer pad looks low (3.5.1g)

Fail 7 Apr 2018 161,606 miles

Fuel tank slightly damp

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin outer pad looks low (3.5.1g)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 5 Apr 2017 159,617 miles

Headlamp reflectors slightly deteriorating

Slight corrosion nearside inner sill

Surface corrosion chassis members &c..

Pass 4 Nov 2016 157,706 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2016 154,186 miles

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

Nearside Front worn outer edge and perished

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

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

Offside Front tyre perished

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit and perished (4.1.E.1)

Fail 15 Apr 2016 154,180 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Fuel hose leaking near fuel tank (7.2.3)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Nearside Front worn outer edge and perished

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

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

Offside Front tyre perished

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit and perished (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Apr 2015 144,499 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 9 Apr 2015 144,453 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 9 Apr 2014 143,050 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

nearside front tyre starting to perish

nearside rear tyre starting to perish

offside front tyre starting to perish

offside rear tyre starting to perish

Fail 31 Mar 2014 143,049 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

nearside front tyre starting to perish

nearside rear tyre starting to perish

offside front tyre starting to perish

offside rear tyre starting to perish

Pass 29 Oct 2012 139,617 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

nearside rear tyre cracking but no ply or cords exposed

offside front brake disc scored

offside front brake slightly binding

offside rear brake disc pitted

offside rear tyre cracking but no ply or cords exposed

Pass 19 Oct 2011 138,005 miles

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

nearside front inner c.v boot split

Pass 5 Jul 2010 136,776 miles

nearside front drive shaft inner boot split

rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 1 Jul 2009 134,031 miles

surface corrosion front and rear metal brake pipes.n/s/f inner drive shaft boot split

Pass 1 Jul 2008 130,724 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 2 Jul 2007 125,077 miles

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

both wiper rubbers split

Pass 11 May 2006 114,535 miles
Fail 3 May 2006 114,535 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

slight leak from exhaust flexi joint †front brake pads low

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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M958 XHC is a 2002 Mitsubishi Pajero in White with a 2,800cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 M958 XHC, 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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M958 XHC is a 2002 Mitsubishi Pajero, first registered on 2 October 2002.

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