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NV02 RUW

2002 Mitsubishi Pajero

Red Diesel 3200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Feb 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

137,623 mi
Last recorded137,623 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2026
Typical for 2002 Mitsubishi Pajero141,752 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNV02 RUW
MakeMitsubishi
ModelPajero
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,200cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2026 137,623 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2025 133,087 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2024 128,735 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2023 126,033 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2022 123,340 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2022 123,340 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Feb 2021 121,001 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2020 118,803 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2019 116,610 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2018 114,726 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2017 112,010 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2016 109,511 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 11 Feb 2015 107,491 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Feb 2014 103,710 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2013 101,140 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

Pass 24 Feb 2012 97,621 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2011 90,431 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2010 80,381 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2009 112,308 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2009 112,308 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Feb 2008 101,009 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 May 2007 89,632 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2006 81,531 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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NV02 RUW is a 2002 Mitsubishi Pajero in Red with a 3,200cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 NV02 RUW, 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 NV02 RUW registered?

NV02 RUW is a 2002 Mitsubishi Pajero, first registered on 7 June 2002.

Is NV02 RUW safe to buy?

The MOT history for NV02 RUW shows 23 tests with a 91.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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