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P853 FTA

1996 Mitsubishi Pajero

Gold Diesel 2830cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

171,672 mi
Last recorded171,672 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2015
Typical for 1996 Mitsubishi Pajero124,885 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP853 FTA
MakeMitsubishi
ModelPajero
Year1996
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,830cc
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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2015 171,672 miles

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

nearside front wheel binding slightly

Pass 25 Mar 2014 155,714 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2014 155,709 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 18 Mar 2013 143,076 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2013 143,047 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 14 Mar 2012 131,520 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2011 126,334 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2010 115,497 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2009 103,251 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2009 103,235 miles

Nearside Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 30 Jan 2008 90,306 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2007 77,536 miles

Headlamp main beam warning lamp not working

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2006 61,169 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2006 61,169 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

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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P853 FTA is a 1996 Mitsubishi Pajero in Gold with a 2,830cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 P853 FTA, 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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P853 FTA is a 1996 Mitsubishi Pajero, first registered on 1 April 1996.

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