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N746 FKJ

2002 Mitsubishi Pajero

Silver Diesel 2800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2022
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

232,312 mi
Last recorded232,312 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2021
Typical for 2002 Mitsubishi Pajero141,752 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN746 FKJ
MakeMitsubishi
ModelPajero
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,800cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 23 Dec 2021 232,312 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Fail 20 Dec 2021 232,310 miles

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

Offside Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 1 Dec 2020 227,200 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2019 223,846 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2018 218,144 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2017 209,085 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2017 209,054 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Braking system leaking caliper (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 11 Jan 2017 205,440 miles

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

Offside Front 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)

Fail 5 Jan 2017 205,346 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front 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 14 Jan 2016 201,985 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2015 198,461 miles

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

Offside rear brake binding slightly

Fail 2 Jan 2015 198,316 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside rear brake binding slightly

Pass 11 Feb 2014 194,929 miles

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

Fail 6 Feb 2014 194,898 miles

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

Horn sounds harsh or grating (1.6.2e)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2013 191,294 miles

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Fail 31 Jan 2013 191,210 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 9 Feb 2012 185,555 miles

Rear anti roll bar 'D' mounting bushes are worn near to limits.

Rear brake pipes on rear axle are corroded very near to the limits in places.

Row 2 rear seats not fitted at time of test. ( seat belts not tested )

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Fail 8 Feb 2012 185,545 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Front Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

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

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Rear anti roll bar 'D' mounting bushes are worn near to limits.

Rear brake pipes on rear axle are corroded very near to the limits in places.

Row 2 rear seats not fitted at time of test. ( seat belts not tested )

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 18 Feb 2011 180,341 miles

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 20 Feb 2010 174,496 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2010 174,496 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Feb 2009 164,561 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2009 164,561 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Jan 2008 156,229 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2007 147,865 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly 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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N746 FKJ is a 2002 Mitsubishi Pajero in Silver with a 2,800cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 N746 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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N746 FKJ is a 2002 Mitsubishi Pajero, first registered on 11 September 2002.

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