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N298 UCG

1995 Mitsubishi Pajaro

Blue Diesel 2830cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Mar 2027
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

275,950 mi
Last recorded275,950 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2026
Typical for 1995 Mitsubishi Pajaro149,112 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN298 UCG
MakeMitsubishi
ModelPajaro
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,830cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2026 275,950 miles

REAR CHASSIS GENERAL COROSION

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Fail 4 Nov 2025 271,454 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength CHASSIS (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2024 264,491 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2023 255,997 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2023 255,971 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Nov 2022 248,564 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2021 234,553 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Nov 2020 226,214 miles
Pass 3 May 2019 216,480 miles

Nearside Rear inside arch corrodid

Offside Front inside arch corodid

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

sill covers fitted

Pass 26 Apr 2018 203,825 miles

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

Oil leak ()

sill covers fitted

Pass 12 May 2017 195,134 miles

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill/wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak engine ()

Pass 14 May 2016 187,903 miles
Pass 12 May 2015 180,460 miles

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

n/s rear brake binding slightly

slight play in steering idler bush

Pass 14 May 2014 175,070 miles
Pass 15 May 2013 168,313 miles
Pass 10 May 2012 163,278 miles
Pass 5 May 2011 155,679 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2010 146,841 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 26 Apr 2010 146,836 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2009 136,960 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

nearside wiper blade slightly deterioated

offside wiper blade slightly deterioated

slight engine oil leak

slight movement in nearside steering drop arm

Fail 16 Apr 2009 136,818 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

nearside wiper blade slightly deterioated

offside wiper blade slightly deterioated

slight engine oil leak

slight movement in nearside steering drop arm

Pass 20 Feb 2008 120,133 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2008 120,133 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2007 114,232 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2006 100,277 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2006 100,277 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

oil leak

Pass 8 Jul 2005 81,234 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2005 81,234 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

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

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

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

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

oil leak

How Reliable is the Mitsubishi Pajaro?

Based on 2,842 MOT tests across 255 vehicles.

70.2%
Pass Rate
6,275
Miles/Year
35
Year Lifespan
255
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 201
fog lamp not working 113
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 87
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 80
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine 80
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N298 UCG is a 1995 Mitsubishi Pajaro in Blue with a 2,830cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1995 Mitsubishi Pajaro models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.7% with a typical mileage of 149,112 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 Pajaro fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 201 recorded failures. If you're considering buying N298 UCG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mitsubishi Pajaro typically stays on UK roads for around 35 years. At 31 years old, this Mitsubishi Pajaro is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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N298 UCG is a 1995 Mitsubishi Pajaro, first registered on 31 December 1995.

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