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N118 UCG

1996 Mitsubishi Pajero

Silver Diesel 2830cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2014
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

205,079 mi
Last recorded205,079 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2013
Typical for 1996 Mitsubishi Pajero124,885 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN118 UCG
MakeMitsubishi
ModelPajero
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,830cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2013 205,079 miles

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

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

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

offside & nearside front lower balljoints slight play

rear prop rear uj worn

Fail 16 Oct 2013 205,038 miles

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

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

Nearside Lower Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

offside & nearside front lower balljoints slight play

rear prop rear uj worn

Pass 12 Oct 2012 199,160 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

slight play in o/s/f steering idler

Fail 10 Oct 2012 199,159 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Oct 2011 185,328 miles

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

Fail 3 Oct 2011 185,328 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 30 Sep 2010 175,342 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside front bumper scuffed.

Offside front inner cv gaiter split.

Slight play drop arm ball joint.

Small crack offside rear light lens.

Fail 30 Sep 2010 175,342 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside front bumper scuffed.

Offside front inner cv gaiter split.

Slight play drop arm ball joint.

Small crack offside rear light lens.

Pass 29 Oct 2009 165,670 miles

centre section of exhaust sealed up with gum gum.

exhaust emissions slightly high.

front brake pads 1/2 worn.

rear fog light tapped up & slightly insecure.

Pass 31 Oct 2008 152,344 miles

both front lower suspension ball joints have slight lift.

coolant level very low in radiator + reservoir.

front prop shaft rear uj has play.

rear fog light lens secured with tape.

slight play in both front wheal bearings.

unable to fully inspect rear seatbelts due to rear seats not being fitted.

various light scratches + stone chips in windscreen.

Fail 31 Oct 2008 152,344 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

both front lower suspension ball joints have slight lift.

coolant level very low in radiator + reservoir.

front prop shaft rear uj has play.

rear fog light lens secured with tape.

slight play in both front wheal bearings.

unable to fully inspect rear seatbelts due to rear seats not being fitted.

various light scratches + stone chips in windscreen.

Pass 27 Oct 2007 138,673 miles

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

Propshaft component defective

Fail 24 Oct 2007 138,660 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

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

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

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Propshaft component defective

Pass 17 Jan 2007 124,342 miles

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 17 Jan 2006 104,610 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.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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N118 UCG is a 1996 Mitsubishi Pajero in Silver with a 2,830cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 N118 UCG, 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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N118 UCG is a 1996 Mitsubishi Pajero, first registered on 31 December 1996.

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