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N318 XFJ

2002 Mitsubishi Pajero

Green Diesel 2830cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

97,426 mi
Last recorded97,426 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2010
Typical for 2002 Mitsubishi Pajero141,752 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN318 XFJ
MakeMitsubishi
ModelPajero
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,830cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2010 97,426 miles

corrosion in centre & rear exhaust system & slightly leaking.

o/s/r lower stop light n/w.

oil leaks around engine area.

rear fog lamp loose.

slight movement in o/s/f hub.

Pass 22 Jan 2009 96,063 miles

N/S/F outer cv joint boot insecure.

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

Slight corrosion in exhaust system.

Pass 11 Jan 2008 94,391 miles

Oil leak

handbrake travel.

n/s/f inner cv gaitor split.

Fail 11 Jan 2008 94,391 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Oil leak

handbrake travel.

n/s/f inner cv gaitor split.

Pass 11 Dec 2006 90,781 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2006 90,781 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

suspect front brakes pads worn low. †travel in hand brake lever. †wear/movement in n/s & o/s/r suspension anti-roll bar susport bushes.

Fail 6 Jun 2006 88,247 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 6 Jun 2006 88,247 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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N318 XFJ is a 2002 Mitsubishi Pajero in Green with a 2,830cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 N318 XFJ, 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 N318 XFJ registered?

N318 XFJ is a 2002 Mitsubishi Pajero, first registered on 1 October 2002.

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