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N296 CVN

2005 Mitsubishi Pajero

Silver Diesel 2830cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Oct 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

198,701 mi
Last recorded198,701 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Mitsubishi Pajero131,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN296 CVN
MakeMitsubishi
ModelPajero
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,830cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2025 198,701 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2024 198,442 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2023 193,900 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2022 190,717 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive underbody (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2021 188,220 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2020 183,381 miles
Pass 3 May 2019 176,253 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2018 169,336 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 1 Mar 2017 160,478 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2016 155,077 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2015 150,286 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2014 143,556 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2013 134,417 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2012 124,850 miles

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

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 16 Feb 2012 124,850 miles

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

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

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 5 Feb 2011 113,691 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 5 Feb 2011 113,691 miles

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

Fail 16 Feb 2010 104,379 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 16 Feb 2010 104,379 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2009 96,924 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2007 93,903 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Sep 2006 88,179 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2006 88,179 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2005 76,860 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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N296 CVN is a 2005 Mitsubishi Pajero in Silver with a 2,830cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 2005 Mitsubishi Pajero models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.7% with a typical mileage of 131,215 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 N296 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 21 years old, this Mitsubishi Pajero is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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N296 CVN is a 2005 Mitsubishi Pajero, first registered on 23 September 2005.

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