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P946 ACG

1996 Mitsubishi Pajaro

Gold Diesel 2800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2012
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

150,693 mi
Last recorded150,693 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2011
Typical for 1996 Mitsubishi Pajaro105,110 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP946 ACG
MakeMitsubishi
ModelPajaro
Year1996
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,800cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2011 150,693 miles

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

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

both rear brake discs rusty

nsf inner driver gaiter split

Pass 9 Nov 2010 142,306 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2010 142,299 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Nearside Front Brake hose kinked (3.6.B.4b)

Near side front tyre worn to tread limit outer edge

Off side front brake pads worn low

Pass 9 Oct 2009 129,844 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2009 129,844 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2008 110,481 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2008 110,481 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Fail 9 Oct 2008 110,166 miles

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

N/S/R tyre perished outer edge and on centre tread.

front pads 35 % left. and discs slightly worn.

outer sills have plastic cover over them.can not check sills.

rear fuel pipe corroded.

small stone chips front windscreen.

Pass 2 Nov 2007 97,728 miles

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

Fail 1 Nov 2007 97,728 miles

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2006 88,757 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

front brake pads getting low

slight play both front wheel bearings

steering idle box slight play in bushes

Fail 28 Nov 2006 88,757 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

front brake pads getting low

slight play both front wheel bearings

steering idle box slight play in bushes

Pass 12 Jan 2006 122,876 miles

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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P946 ACG is a 1996 Mitsubishi Pajaro in Gold with a 2,800cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

Across all 1996 Mitsubishi Pajaro models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.0% with a typical mileage of 105,110 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 P946 ACG, 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 30 years old, this Mitsubishi Pajaro is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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P946 ACG is a 1996 Mitsubishi Pajaro, first registered on 31 December 1996.

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