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P462 ACG

2002 Mitsubishi Pajero

Green Diesel 2830cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

317,259 mi
Last recorded317,259 miles
Recorded on23 May 2025
Typical for 2002 Mitsubishi Pajero141,752 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP462 ACG
MakeMitsubishi
ModelPajero
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,830cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 May 2025 317,259 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 23 May 2025 317,259 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2024 298,542 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2024 298,542 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Feb 2023 288,921 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2023 288,921 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Dec 2021 282,108 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2021 282,108 miles

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

Pass 22 Dec 2020 274,357 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2019 271,126 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2018 266,040 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush shock lower bushes (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 13 Dec 2017 245,302 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2016 223,122 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2016 223,122 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2015 195,682 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2015 195,682 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 29 Nov 2014 171,468 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2013 170,311 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Pass 10 Nov 2012 168,874 miles

o/s/f lower shock bush slight play

Pass 26 Nov 2011 167,008 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2010 163,200 miles

play in steering

slight play in rear anti roll bar d bushes

Pass 28 Nov 2009 157,441 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2008 151,627 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2007 142,257 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2006 124,674 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2005 105,249 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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P462 ACG is a 2002 Mitsubishi Pajero in Green with a 2,830cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 P462 ACG, 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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P462 ACG is a 2002 Mitsubishi Pajero, first registered on 18 December 2002.

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