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N196 CVN

2006 Mitsubishi Pajero

Red Diesel 2830cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jul 2027
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

200,015 mi
Last recorded200,015 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2026
Typical for 2006 Mitsubishi Pajero125,892 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN196 CVN
MakeMitsubishi
ModelPajero
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,830cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2026 200,015 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Underside heavily undersealed.

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

Pass 16 Sep 2024 199,999 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 13 Jul 2023 195,142 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

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

heavily undersealed

Pass 25 Apr 2022 192,278 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases mid box (6.1.2 (a))

Suspension component ball joint has slight play both front lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

corrosion to under body also inner wings

Fail 25 Apr 2022 192,278 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases mid box (6.1.2 (a))

Suspension component ball joint has slight play both front lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

corrosion to under body also inner wings

Brake load sensing valve seized and ABS not fitted or inoperative (1.1.17 (c) (ii))

Pass 19 Apr 2021 188,331 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2020 185,229 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Apr 2020 185,229 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 May 2019 182,511 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2018 177,894 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2017 173,279 miles

brake and fuel pipes corroded

Pass 21 Apr 2016 167,206 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2015 157,805 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 13 May 2014 146,380 miles
Pass 15 May 2013 138,821 miles

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

Fail 14 May 2013 138,821 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 16 May 2012 134,460 miles
Fail 15 May 2012 134,456 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Rear Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 12 Apr 2011 128,829 miles

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

Fail 12 Apr 2011 128,820 miles

Offside Rear Lower Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2010 121,231 miles

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

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)

Fail 12 Apr 2010 121,231 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 7 May 2009 115,445 miles

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

Fail 1 May 2009 115,421 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 11 Apr 2008 103,627 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2008 103,627 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Pass 5 Apr 2007 89,338 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2006 85,821 miles

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

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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N196 CVN is a 2006 Mitsubishi Pajero in Red with a 2,830cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2006 Mitsubishi Pajero models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.0% with a typical mileage of 125,892 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 Pajero fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 21,759 recorded failures. If you're considering buying N196 CVN, 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 20 years old, this Mitsubishi Pajero is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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N196 CVN is a 2006 Mitsubishi Pajero, first registered on 1 July 2006.

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