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N557 JDM

2002 Mitsubishi Pajero

Blue Diesel 2830cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2012
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

120,555 mi
Last recorded120,555 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2011
Typical for 2002 Mitsubishi Pajero141,752 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN557 JDM
MakeMitsubishi
ModelPajero
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,830cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2011 120,555 miles

both front brake pipes to flexis corroded

brake fluid low

play in both front wheel bearings

very bad oil leaks

Fail 6 Jun 2011 120,555 miles

Nearside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp obviously incorrectly positioned (1.3.2a)

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

Rear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

no oil on dipstick when presented

play in both front wheel bearings

very bad oil leaks

both front brake pipes to flexis corroded

brake fluid low

Pass 8 Jun 2010 111,005 miles

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

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

major engine oil leak

off side front tyre worn on edges

play in both front wheel bearings

play in both rear centre anti roll bar bushes

windscreen wipers poor

Fail 7 Jun 2010 111,000 miles

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

Outer Rear Stop lamp obviously incorrectly positioned (1.2.1a)

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

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

major engine oil leak

no oil on dipstick when presented

off side front tyre worn on edges

play in both front wheel bearings

play in both rear centre anti roll bar bushes

windscreen wipers poor

Pass 8 Jun 2009 102,099 miles

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

near side front seat belt lazy to retract

off side rear tyre 2mm

play in nearside rear anti roll bar bush

Fail 8 Jun 2009 102,099 miles

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

near side front seat belt lazy to retract

off side rear tyre 2mm

play in nearside rear anti roll bar bush

Pass 12 Jul 2008 93,993 miles

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2007 90,906 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2006 88,777 miles

Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2005 81,352 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

engine oil leak

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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N557 JDM is a 2002 Mitsubishi Pajero in Blue with a 2,830cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 N557 JDM, 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 N557 JDM registered?

N557 JDM is a 2002 Mitsubishi Pajero, first registered on 18 September 2002.

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