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N398 CDP

2009 Mitsubishi Pajero

White Petrol 1100cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Mar 2027
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

298,520 mi
Last recorded298,520 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Mitsubishi Pajero110,095 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN398 CDP
MakeMitsubishi
ModelPajero
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,100cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2026 298,520 miles

oil leaks

Fail 17 Mar 2026 298,520 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn both front anti roll bar bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear exhaust pipe snapped (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Position lamp not working both front (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength both inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength both rear inner wheel arches (5.3.6 (a) (i))

oil leaks

Pass 21 Mar 2025 290,073 miles

corrosion on exhaust system

Fail 18 Mar 2025 290,073 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength offside front inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

corrosion on exhaust system

Pass 19 Mar 2024 280,189 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 12 Mar 2024 280,189 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 17 Mar 2023 265,046 miles

engine oil leaks

heavy corrosion on exhaust system complete

some corrosion on front brake discs and wear on front brake pads

underside surface corrosion and wax oil

Pass 24 Mar 2022 251,824 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2022 251,490 miles

Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced both front inner sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

engine oil leak

rear exhaust box corroded

slight corrosion on front brake discs

Pass 12 Mar 2021 232,911 miles

corrosion on underside and exhaust system

Pass 27 Feb 2020 228,393 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2019 225,402 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2018 213,418 miles

both front sills slightly dented

Pass 20 Dec 2016 85,975 miles

both front tyres coming close aprx 3/4mm

engine/gearbox oil leak - jack damage both front inner sills (jack points)

Fail 20 Dec 2016 85,975 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

both front tyres coming close aprx 3/4mm

engine/gearbox oil leak - jack damage both front inner sills (jack points)

Pass 18 Dec 2015 83,256 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES VERY CLOSE TO LIMIT APRX 2/4MM WEAR CENTERS !

O/S/F TYRE COMING CLOSE APRX 3/4MM - N/S/F TYRE COMING CLOSE APRX 3MM

Fail 18 Dec 2015 83,256 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES VERY CLOSE TO LIMIT APRX 2/4MM WEAR CENTERS !

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

O/S/F TYRE COMING CLOSE APRX 3/4MM - N/S/F TYRE COMING CLOSE APRX 3MM

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively split (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 22 Dec 2014 80,570 miles

temp repair to downpipe flexy and center exhaust box = front brake pads low aprx 3/4000 mls = both front tyres aprx 3/4mm = both rear tyres coming close to limit aprx 2/4mm wear centers

Fail 19 Dec 2014 80,512 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

exhaust gas leak downpipe flexy joint and center box = front brake pads low aprx 3/4000 mls = both front tyres aprx 3/4mm = BOTH REAR TYRES VERY CLOSE TO LIMIT APRX 2/4MM WEAR IN CENTERS

Pass 19 Nov 2013 77,027 miles

CAT/mid exhaust box some corrosion slight gas leak = BOTH REAR TYRES VERY CLOSE TO LIMIT APRX 2.5MM = slight play n/s/f outer track rod end = slight play o/s/f inner rack end

Pass 20 Oct 2012 74,161 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2011 71,167 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2010 66,537 miles

nearside and offside rear tyres cracking

offside windscreen wiper blade split

Fail 25 Sep 2010 66,483 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

nearside and offside rear tyres cracking

offside windscreen wiper blade split

Pass 16 Oct 2009 61,184 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 16 Oct 2009 61,184 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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N398 CDP is a 2009 Mitsubishi Pajero in White with a 1,100cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

Across all 2009 Mitsubishi Pajero models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.2% with a typical mileage of 110,095 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 N398 CDP, 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 17 years old, this Mitsubishi Pajero is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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N398 CDP is a 2009 Mitsubishi Pajero, first registered on 19 October 2009.

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