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N181 BCH

1996 Mitsubishi Pajero

Gold Diesel 2830cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

103,301 mi
Last recorded103,301 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2011
Typical for 1996 Mitsubishi Pajero124,885 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN181 BCH
MakeMitsubishi
ModelPajero
Year1996
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,830cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2011 103,301 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2011 103,296 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 18 Aug 2010 99,441 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2010 99,427 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2009 90,284 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2008 82,382 miles

slight oil leak

Fail 7 Mar 2008 82,382 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

n/s/r brake slightly binding

slight front brake judder recorded

slight oil leak

some brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 14 Mar 2007 77,890 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2007 77,890 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

slight play in both lower ball joints

slight play in n/s steering idler

Pass 29 Mar 2006 68,975 miles

slight play in nsf wheel bearing †slight judder recorded on front discs †slight oil leak †

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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N181 BCH is a 1996 Mitsubishi Pajero in Gold with a 2,830cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 N181 BCH, 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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N181 BCH is a 1996 Mitsubishi Pajero, first registered on 31 December 1996.

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