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P596 XDE

2002 Mitsubishi Pajero

Blue Diesel 2477cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2020
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

169,282 mi
Last recorded169,282 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2019
Typical for 2002 Mitsubishi Pajero141,752 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP596 XDE
MakeMitsubishi
ModelPajero
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,477cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2019 169,282 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2018 166,436 miles

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

Fail 19 Mar 2018 166,400 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 14 Mar 2017 162,386 miles

Nearside Rear Chassis slightly corroded

Fail 13 Mar 2017 162,351 miles

Offside Front brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Rear Chassis slightly corroded

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

Pass 4 Mar 2016 158,896 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2015 157,085 miles

Front to rear steel brake pipe corroded

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 4 Mar 2014 153,276 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2013 146,566 miles

Gearbox mounting defective

Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.6.C.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

brake pipes corroded

Pass 8 Mar 2012 140,847 miles

Off side front brake binding slightly

Pass 1 Mar 2011 133,531 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2010 129,837 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 15 Apr 2010 129,837 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 1 Nov 2007 124,562 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2007 124,562 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 25 Oct 2006 114,741 miles

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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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P596 XDE is a 2002 Mitsubishi Pajero in Blue with a 2,477cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 P596 XDE, 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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P596 XDE is a 2002 Mitsubishi Pajero, first registered on 7 March 2002.

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