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N396 FKU

2006 Mitsubishi Pajero

Blue Diesel 2800cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Apr 2027
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

115,166 mi
Last recorded115,166 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 2006 Mitsubishi Pajero125,892 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN396 FKU
MakeMitsubishi
ModelPajero
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,800cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2026 115,166 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2026 115,147 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner sill - Front (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Front wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner sill - Front, central and rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Heavy corrosion - Structural and nonstructural

Pass 5 Mar 2025 110,353 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 3 Mar 2025 110,322 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Driver's airbag missing (7.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 21 Mar 2024 103,660 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2024 103,596 miles

Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp switch not operating in accordance with the requirements (4.5.3 (a))

Steering linkage ball joint has slight play steering arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Steering linkage ball joint has slight play steering idler (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 20 Mar 2023 102,318 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play pit man (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear slight corosion near body mount

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

Pass 10 Mar 2022 100,862 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2021 98,118 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Fail 10 Mar 2021 98,111 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2020 96,158 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2019 93,469 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2019 93,929 miles

Central Rear Fuel hose leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 22 Feb 2018 91,016 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 14 Mar 2017 88,431 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2016 86,504 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2015 83,953 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2014 81,433 miles

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

rear fuel pipe damp

Pass 14 Mar 2013 79,705 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

Fail 11 Mar 2013 79,702 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

Pass 9 Apr 2011 76,633 miles

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

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 12 Apr 2010 70,630 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 22 Apr 2009 64,598 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

nearside front inner cvboot split

Pass 22 Apr 2009 64,598 miles

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

nearside front inner cvboot split

Pass 19 Apr 2008 59,708 miles

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 12 Apr 2008 59,708 miles

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 26 Apr 2007 54,593 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2006 87,495 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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N396 FKU is a 2006 Mitsubishi Pajero in Blue with a 2,800cc 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 N396 FKU, 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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N396 FKU is a 2006 Mitsubishi Pajero, first registered on 1 December 2006.

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