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B6 SYB

1996 Mitsubishi Pajero

Green Diesel 2835cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

286,320 mi
Last recorded286,320 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2016
Typical for 1996 Mitsubishi Pajero124,885 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB6 SYB
MakeMitsubishi
ModelPajero
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,835cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2016 286,320 miles

Brakes ; o/s/f brake pipe corroded at caliper

Corrosion ; general areas on chassis & o/s/f inner wing

Suspension ; front & rear anti-roll bar D bushes worn

Suspension ; vertical play o/s/f lower ball joint

Various areas covered / restricting views

Fail 21 Jan 2016 286,297 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis / over rear axle (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis / over axle (2.4.A.3)

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

Brakes ; o/s/f brake pipe corroded at caliper

Corrosion ; general areas on chassis & o/s/f inner wing

Suspension ; front & rear anti-roll bar D bushes worn

Suspension ; vertical play o/s/f lower ball joint

Various areas covered / restricting views

Pass 20 Jan 2015 282,661 miles

Oil leak

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

nearside front tyre cracking

Fail 19 Jan 2015 282,688 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

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

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

Oil leak

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

nearside front tyre cracking

Pass 4 Jan 2014 277,443 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2013 259,960 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2012 242,342 miles

Oil leak

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

exhaust downpipe slightly deteriorated

handbrake lever travel long

registration lamps dim

Pass 15 Jan 2011 223,337 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2010 204,444 miles

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

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

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Oil leak

Fail 23 Jan 2010 204,444 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Oil leak

Pass 27 Jan 2009 188,729 miles

Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Pass 1 Feb 2008 175,996 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2007 160,639 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2006 158,012 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2006 158,102 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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B6 SYB is a 1996 Mitsubishi Pajero in Green with a 2,835cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

Across all 1996 Mitsubishi Pajero models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.0% with a typical mileage of 124,885 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 B6 SYB, 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 30 years old, this Mitsubishi Pajero is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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B6 SYB is a 1996 Mitsubishi Pajero, first registered on 31 December 1996.

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