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N915 BFL

1996 Mitsubishi Pagero

Blue Diesel 2800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2018
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

214,226 mi
Last recorded214,226 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2017
Typical for 1996 Mitsubishi Pagero127,076 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN915 BFL
MakeMitsubishi
ModelPagero
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,800cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2017 214,226 miles

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

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

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

covers fitted obscuring components

Fail 31 Aug 2017 214,118 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

covers fitted obscuring components

Pass 30 Aug 2016 203,894 miles

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

Nearside Rear slight brake bind

covers fitted obscuring components

Pass 5 Aug 2015 187,998 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

all 4 tyres atrating to crack

Fail 31 Jul 2015 187,489 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

all 4 tyres atrating to crack

Pass 12 Jul 2014 150,427 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

all four tyres are cracking

Fail 9 Jul 2014 156,378 miles

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

Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

all four tyres are cracking

Fail 2 Jul 2013 129,149 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

two rear seats foulded away at time of test

Pass 2 Jul 2013 129,149 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

two rear seats foulded away at time of test

Pass 29 Jun 2012 117,301 miles

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

Fail 28 Jun 2012 117,301 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2011 115,253 miles

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

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

all tyres slightly perished

unable to check rear seat belts

Fail 30 Jun 2010 112,232 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

cant see all brake pads

rear two seats not fitted upright not tested

undercover blocking some underside view

Pass 30 Jun 2010 112,232 miles

Oil leak

cant see all brake pads

rear two seats not fitted upright not tested

undercover blocking some underside view

Pass 30 Jun 2009 109,705 miles

Coolant leak

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 30 Jun 2009 109,705 miles

Coolant leak

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 7 Jul 2008 105,061 miles

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

Fail 7 Jul 2008 105,061 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 11 Jul 2007 102,455 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2007 102,452 miles

Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

brake warning light on

Pass 10 Jul 2006 97,013 miles

How Reliable is the Mitsubishi Pagero?

Based on 1,483 MOT tests across 146 vehicles.

70.9%
Pass Rate
6,403
Miles/Year
34
Year Lifespan
146
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 103
fog lamp not working 55
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 44
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine 41
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 39
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N915 BFL is a 1996 Mitsubishi Pagero in Blue with a 2,800cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1996 Mitsubishi Pagero models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.7% with a typical mileage of 127,076 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 Pagero fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 103 recorded failures. If you're considering buying N915 BFL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mitsubishi Pagero typically stays on UK roads for around 34 years. At 30 years old, this Mitsubishi Pagero is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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N915 BFL is a 1996 Mitsubishi Pagero, first registered on 31 December 1996.

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