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N950 YEO

1996 Mitsubishi Montero

Gold Diesel 2800cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Sep 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

229,429 mi
Last recorded229,429 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2025
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN950 YEO
MakeMitsubishi
ModelMontero
Year1996
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,800cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2025 229,429 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 11 Sep 2025 229,429 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 Jun 2024 222,548 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2023 212,719 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2023 212,719 miles

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

Pass 13 Jul 2022 206,059 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2022 205,995 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 22 Jun 2021 198,771 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All covered in underbody paint (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 22 Jun 2021 198,771 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All covered in underbody paint (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Jun 2020 191,857 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 15 Jun 2020 191,857 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2019 186,753 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 18 Jun 2018 178,816 miles

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2017 170,223 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2017 169,957 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 8 Jul 2016 159,449 miles

rear seats and seatbelts not fitted

Pass 17 Jun 2015 147,383 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2014 138,174 miles

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)

Pass 15 Jul 2013 127,833 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Jul 2013 127,833 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 21 Aug 2012 120,869 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2011 119,173 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2010 116,618 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2009 114,437 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2008 111,430 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2007 107,979 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2006 105,497 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

full sump guard fitted

plastic covers fitted to outer sills

How Reliable is the Mitsubishi Montero?

Based on 670 MOT tests across 128 vehicles.

72.1%
Pass Rate
5,794
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
128
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

fog lamp not working 30
Brake pipe excessively corroded 25
Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside 21
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 18
Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush 14
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N950 YEO is a 1996 Mitsubishi Montero in Gold with a 2,800cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

The most common reason a Mitsubishi Montero fails its MOT is fog lamp not working, accounting for 30 recorded failures. If you're considering buying N950 YEO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mitsubishi Montero typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 30 years old, this Mitsubishi Montero is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was N950 YEO registered?

N950 YEO is a 1996 Mitsubishi Montero, first registered on 31 December 1996.

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The MOT history for N950 YEO shows 27 tests with a 74.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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