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N246 CVN

1995 Mitsubishi Pajero

Green Diesel 2830cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Oct 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

176,909 mi
Last recorded176,909 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2025
Typical for 1995 Mitsubishi Pajero135,363 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN246 CVN
MakeMitsubishi
ModelPajero
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,830cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2025 176,909 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 29 Sep 2025 176,815 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2024 174,186 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2023 171,679 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2022 170,722 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

Fail 6 Oct 2022 170,661 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2021 169,327 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2020 166,605 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2020 166,600 miles

Rear Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2019 164,621 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2018 160,645 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2017 151,678 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2016 147,052 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2015 143,434 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2014 137,349 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2013 134,020 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2012 128,669 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2011 125,162 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2010 121,287 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 28 Sep 2010 121,220 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Towbar retaining device missing (6.6.3a)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Oct 2009 114,984 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2009 114,971 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 8 Oct 2008 109,131 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 8 Oct 2007 102,029 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2006 95,064 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2006 95,059 miles

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

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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N246 CVN is a 1995 Mitsubishi Pajero in Green with a 2,830cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 1995 Mitsubishi Pajero models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.1% with a typical mileage of 135,363 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 N246 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 31 years old, this Mitsubishi Pajero is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was N246 CVN registered?

N246 CVN is a 1995 Mitsubishi Pajero, first registered on 31 December 1995.

Is N246 CVN safe to buy?

The MOT history for N246 CVN shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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