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L323 PSX

1996 Mitsubishi Pajero

Grey Diesel 2800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2016
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

202,273 mi
Last recorded202,273 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2015
Typical for 1996 Mitsubishi Pajero124,885 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL323 PSX
MakeMitsubishi
ModelPajero
Year1996
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,800cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2015 202,273 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2015 202,267 miles

Emissions not tested (7.4.B.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 11 Mar 2014 198,340 miles

fuel tank damp

Fail 10 Mar 2014 198,339 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

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

Pass 22 Mar 2013 195,344 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2013 195,342 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 22 Mar 2012 190,894 miles

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 20 Mar 2012 190,866 miles

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

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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 Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 23 Mar 2011 184,295 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2011 184,288 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2010 176,876 miles

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

Fail 29 Mar 2010 176,862 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 3 Apr 2009 164,817 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Apr 2009 164,815 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2007 134,541 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2006 82,304 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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L323 PSX is a 1996 Mitsubishi Pajero in Grey with a 2,800cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 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 L323 PSX, 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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L323 PSX is a 1996 Mitsubishi Pajero, first registered on 1 August 1996.

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