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N159 JEV

1996 Mitsubishi Pajero

Gold Diesel 2795cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

141,027 mi
Last recorded141,027 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2010
Typical for 1996 Mitsubishi Pajero124,885 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN159 JEV
MakeMitsubishi
ModelPajero
Year1996
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,795cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2010 141,027 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 17 Nov 2009 125,845 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2009 125,845 miles

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

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

Pass 21 Nov 2008 113,886 miles

n/s and o/s steering idler has slight play

Pass 23 Nov 2007 105,881 miles

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

Fail 23 Nov 2007 105,881 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 21 Nov 2006 98,433 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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N159 JEV is a 1996 Mitsubishi Pajero in Gold with a 2,795cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 N159 JEV, 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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What year was N159 JEV registered?

N159 JEV is a 1996 Mitsubishi Pajero, first registered on 31 December 1996.

Is N159 JEV safe to buy?

The MOT history for N159 JEV shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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