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N164 CVN

1996 Mitsubishi Pagero

Blue Diesel 28cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2026
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

146,322 mi
Last recorded146,322 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2025
Typical for 1996 Mitsubishi Pagero127,076 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN164 CVN
MakeMitsubishi
ModelPagero
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine28cc
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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2025 146,322 miles

Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Feb 2024 141,823 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2023 138,736 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 22 Jan 2022 135,850 miles

Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 8 Jan 2021 128,667 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced INNER SILL (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 19 Jul 2019 123,761 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2014 123,747 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2014 123,605 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

oil leak engine

Pass 16 Apr 2013 117,566 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2012 112,131 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2011 106,294 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2010 99,019 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2009 88,774 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2008 80,224 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2007 75,992 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2006 69,996 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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N164 CVN is a 1996 Mitsubishi Pagero in Blue with a 28cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 N164 CVN, 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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What year was N164 CVN registered?

N164 CVN is a 1996 Mitsubishi Pagero, first registered on 1 January 1996.

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The MOT history for N164 CVN shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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