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N167 HNP

1996 Mitsubishi Pajero

Green Diesel 2830cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Aug 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

130,433 mi
Last recorded130,433 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2026
Typical for 1996 Mitsubishi Pajero124,885 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN167 HNP
MakeMitsubishi
ModelPajero
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,830cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2026 130,433 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2024 129,186 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Full Underside (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2023 127,227 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2022 125,823 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2021 124,626 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2020 122,560 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2019 120,404 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2018 117,724 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2017 113,862 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 2 Nov 2016 110,928 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded FRONT TO REAR AT FLEXY (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2015 109,369 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front driving lamp inoperative

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

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2014 106,578 miles

fuel pipes corroded

Pass 21 Oct 2013 99,613 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2012 96,186 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2011 93,928 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 27 Oct 2010 90,695 miles

Excessive oil leak

Near side front wheel bearing loose

Fail 25 Oct 2010 90,695 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Offside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2) DANGEROUS

Excessive oil leak

Near side front wheel bearing loose

Pass 2 Oct 2009 87,766 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2008 85,444 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2007 82,571 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2006 127,675 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Oct 2006 127,675 miles

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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N167 HNP is a 1996 Mitsubishi Pajero in Green with a 2,830cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

Across all 1996 Mitsubishi Pajero models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.0% with a typical mileage of 124,885 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 N167 HNP, 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 30 years old, this Mitsubishi Pajero is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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N167 HNP is a 1996 Mitsubishi Pajero, first registered on 31 December 1996.

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The MOT history for N167 HNP shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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