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N208 TBO

2002 Mitsubishi Pajero

Red Diesel 2800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2023
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

207,079 mi
Last recorded207,079 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2022
Typical for 2002 Mitsubishi Pajero141,752 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN208 TBO
MakeMitsubishi
ModelPajero
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,800cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2022 207,079 miles

Both inner sill repairs covered in heavy under seal

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

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides- to callipers and to hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure repair covered in under seal

Fail 2 Apr 2022 207,079 miles

Both inner sill repairs covered in heavy under seal

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

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides- to callipers and to hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure repair covered in under seal

Pass 19 May 2020 206,585 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front to rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 12 Jan 2018 204,226 miles

both rear tyres close to limit + both fuel pipes and brake pipes and under-body covered in underseal

Pass 9 Nov 2015 200,844 miles

nsr brake pipe slightly corroded

nsr tyre worn very close to legal limit

Pass 7 Nov 2014 195,255 miles

Oil leak

Fail 6 Nov 2014 195,255 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Pass 23 Oct 2013 190,848 miles

Offside Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

slight play in o/s/f wheel. brake pipes slightly corroded. underbody slightly corroded

Pass 5 Mar 2013 186,048 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2012 176,677 miles
Pass 26 May 2011 169,153 miles
Pass 27 May 2010 158,161 miles

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

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

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

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

n/s/r tyre perished but no cords exposed

Pass 21 Apr 2009 147,034 miles

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

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 Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 20 Apr 2009 147,034 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

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

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 Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 19 Jun 2008 138,298 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2008 138,288 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

advise condition rear droplinks

advise exhaust system corroded

advise front pads seem low

advise oil leak to engine

advise play in steering box

advise rear pads low

child seat fitted not allowing full check of n/s/f seat belt

n/s top brake light inop

Pass 14 Jun 2007 127,608 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Pass 11 May 2006 116,107 miles

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

nearside steering idler slight wear & movement

Fail 11 May 2006 116,107 miles

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

Nearside Lower Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

nearside steering idler slight wear & movement

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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N208 TBO is a 2002 Mitsubishi Pajero in Red with a 2,800cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 N208 TBO, 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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N208 TBO is a 2002 Mitsubishi Pajero, first registered on 1 October 2002.

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