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N144 RDL

1996 Mitsubishi Pajero

Green Diesel 1094cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2016
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

135,241 mi
Last recorded135,241 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2015
Typical for 1996 Mitsubishi Pajero124,885 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN144 RDL
MakeMitsubishi
ModelPajero
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,094cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2015 135,241 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

surface corrosion across the vehicle

Fail 27 Mar 2015 135,239 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

surface corrosion across the vehicle

Pass 10 Apr 2014 122,117 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Fail 29 Mar 2014 122,062 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Pass 2 Apr 2013 117,773 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 4 Jul 2012 113,930 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2011 107,288 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2010 101,160 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Jul 2010 101,160 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2009 96,803 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear fog lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Jun 2009 96,803 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2008 92,105 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2007 89,204 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2006 84,061 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2005 79,555 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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N144 RDL is a 1996 Mitsubishi Pajero in Green with a 1,094cc 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 N144 RDL, 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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N144 RDL is a 1996 Mitsubishi Pajero, first registered on 1 April 1996.

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