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M978 MVV

2002 Mitsubishi Pajero

White Diesel 2830cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2015
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

296,667 mi
Last recorded296,667 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2014
Typical for 2002 Mitsubishi Pajero141,752 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM978 MVV
MakeMitsubishi
ModelPajero
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,830cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2014 296,667 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2013 284,795 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2013 284,791 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Fail 8 May 2013 284,640 miles

Front Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Rear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)

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

Trailer electrical socket insecure (1.9.3a)

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

fuel pipes corroding

passenger window not working

speedo not working

Pass 12 Nov 2007 248,340 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2006 201,213 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2005 153,893 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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M978 MVV is a 2002 Mitsubishi Pajero in White with a 2,830cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 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 M978 MVV, 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 M978 MVV registered?

M978 MVV is a 2002 Mitsubishi Pajero, first registered on 11 November 2002.

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The MOT history for M978 MVV shows 7 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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