1996 Mitsubishi Pajero 2.8L Diesel · N956 BTF
1996 Mitsubishi Pajero (2.8L, diesel). First registered 31 Dec 1996. Recorded mileage 175,490 miles. MOT valid until 01 Apr 2027.
- Make & Model
- MITSUBISHI PAJERO
- Year / Origin
- 1996 · Newcastle
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 01 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 175,490 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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N956 BTF Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 02/04/2026
- 175,490 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring bodywork & corrosion items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
N956 BTF MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1996 Mitsubishi Pajero (N956 BTF) between April 2024 and April 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 02 April 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Bodywork (3 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 15 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i)”; “Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural streng”; “Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))”.
N956 BTF Mileage History
- 03/04/2024157,106 mi
- 27/03/2025166,325 mi+9,219 mi
- 02/04/2025166,552 mi+227 mi
- 19/03/2026174,843 mi+8,291 mi
- 02/04/2026175,490 mi+647 mi
Average of roughly 9,213 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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