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N537 FKJ

2002 Mitsubishi Pajero

Red Diesel 2800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Dec 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

129,156 mi
Last recorded129,156 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2013
Typical for 2002 Mitsubishi Pajero141,752 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN537 FKJ
MakeMitsubishi
ModelPajero
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,800cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Fail 18 Dec 2013 129,156 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 18 Dec 2013 129,156 miles

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

Fail 6 Dec 2012 125,069 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Pass 6 Dec 2012 125,069 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2011 123,560 miles

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

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

front wheel bearings have slight play

interior mirror detached from screen

nearside front inner cv gaitor is split

offside rear tyre is perishing

steering joints have slight play

Fail 29 Dec 2011 123,558 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

front wheel bearings have slight play

interior mirror detached from screen

nearside front inner cv gaitor is split

offside rear tyre is perishing

steering joints have slight play

Pass 1 Dec 2010 117,552 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2009 114,680 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Dec 2008 110,814 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2007 105,061 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2006 98,302 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2006 98,216 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

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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N537 FKJ is a 2002 Mitsubishi Pajero in Red with a 2,800cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 N537 FKJ, 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 N537 FKJ registered?

N537 FKJ is a 2002 Mitsubishi Pajero, first registered on 21 January 2002.

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