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N142 BNN

1996 Mitsubishi Pajero

Blue Diesel 2830cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2016
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

124,407 mi
Last recorded124,407 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2015
Typical for 1996 Mitsubishi Pajero124,885 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN142 BNN
MakeMitsubishi
ModelPajero
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,830cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2015 124,407 miles

Advise nearside front inner CV boot split.

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 29 Jul 2015 124,373 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Advise nearside front inner CV boot split.

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 31 Jul 2014 115,250 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 21 Feb 2013 113,389 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2012 109,832 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2011 109,642 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2011 109,642 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2010 108,759 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 5 Feb 2009 105,758 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 5 Feb 2009 105,758 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2007 102,631 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 21 Nov 2007 102,631 miles

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

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

Fail 31 Oct 2006 101,118 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 31 Oct 2006 101,118 miles

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

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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N142 BNN is a 1996 Mitsubishi Pajero in Blue with a 2,830cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 N142 BNN, 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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N142 BNN is a 1996 Mitsubishi Pajero, first registered on 31 December 1996.

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