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Mitsubishi Pajero

Grey · Diesel · 1993 · 2,500 cc

K96 JHEMOT history

K96 JHE is a grey diesel Mitsubishi Pajero first used on 1 Sept 2000. Its MOT is valid until 3 Sept 2027 and it has passed 16 of 23 MOT tests, with 193,096 km recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Sept 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 3 Sept 2027
Mileage
193,096 km
At MOT on 4 Sept 2026
MOT tests
23
16 passed · 7 failed
Per year
1,645 km
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
K96 JHE
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mitsubishi
Model
Pajero
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,500 cc
Year of manufacture
1993
First used
1 Sept 2000
MOT status
MOT valid until 3 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
4 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

K96 JHE was last recorded at 193,096 km on 4 Sept 2026, 1,561 km more than at the previous MOT on 19 Jun 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 27 Jul 2019: 188,259 miles, lower than 188,522 miles on 18 Jul 2019.
  • 1 Jul 2024: 169,506 km, lower than 189,442 km on 12 Mar 2022.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
191,535 km · 19 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
1,561 km
Average per year
1,645 km

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 193,096 km
  • 2025 – 191,535 km
  • 2024 – 169,506 km
  • 2022 – 189,442 km
  • 2015 – 182,929 km
  • 2013 – 175,352 km
  • 2012 – 169,947 km

What the latest MOT found

Pass193,096 kmPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisorySlight corrosion evident on under body and components
  • AdvisoryUnder body heavily under sealed in places

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Under body heavily under sealed

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at repaired section to the rear

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides corroded and pitted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Service brake grabbing slightly

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair only achieved 52% with decelerometer

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

23 tests since 5 Apr 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass193,096 km3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    193,096 km
    Test number
    713950299188
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySlight corrosion evident on under body and components
    • AdvisoryUnder body heavily under sealed in places

  2. Fail193,096 km (+1,561)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    193,096 km
    Test number
    383649731321
    • Repaired at testStop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySlight corrosion evident on under body and components
    • AdvisoryUnder body heavily under sealed in places

  3. Pass191,535 km (+22,029)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    191,535 km
    Test number
    505274940231
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryUnder body heavily under sealed

  4. Pass169,506 km (-19,936)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    169,506 km
    Test number
    542626206722
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryUnder body heavily under sealed

  5. Pass189,442 km1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    189,442 km
    Test number
    121447631337
    • AdvisoryUnder body and components heavily under sealed

  6. Pass188,933 miles (+674)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    188,933 miles
    Test number
    222301134451
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe greased
    • AdvisoryUnder body is under sealed

  7. Pass188,259 miles (-263)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    188,259 miles
    Test number
    845042976593
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at repaired section to the rear (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides corroded and pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryService brake grabbing slightly (1.2.1 (c))
    • AdvisoryService brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair only achieved 52% with decelerometer (1.2.1 (c))
    • AdvisorySteering box worn, but not excessively (2.1.1 (c) (i))

  8. Fail188,522 miles (+1,184)3 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    188,522 miles
    Test number
    205396309586
    • MajorFront Registration plate inscription illegible covered by accessories and can be missread (0.1 (b))
    • MajorNearside Intermediate drop arm deformed idler shaft bent, arm loose on shaft and shaft appears partially seized (2.1.3 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at repaired section to the rear (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides corroded and pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryService brake grabbing slightly (1.2.1 (c))
    • AdvisoryService brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair only achieved 52% with decelerometer (1.2.1 (c))
    • AdvisorySteering box worn, but not excessively (2.1.1 (c) (i))

  9. Pass187,338 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    187,338 miles
    Test number
    137249937030
    • AdvisoryUpper front wishbone bushes slightly soft

  10. Pass182,929 km1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    182,929 km
    Test number
    136024825290
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteWheels protruding past arches by approx 4 inches
    • NoteWipers smearing

  11. Fail182,929 km1 dangerous6 failures1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    182,929 km
    Test number
    348382415266
    • DangerousOffside front chassis outrigger/bumper support rotted through.
    • FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
    • FailureNearside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureFront brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteWheels protruding past arches by approx 4 inches.
    • NoteWipers smearing.

  12. Pass178,775 miles3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    178,775 miles
    Test number
    855491214210
    • AdvisoryCentre Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
    • NoteRear tyres perishing

  13. Pass175,352 km (+5,405)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    175,352 km
    Test number
    888707703200
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteCorrosion to chassis & underside

  14. Pass169,947 km1 advisory6 notes
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    169,947 km
    Test number
    716242922227
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteFuel pipe/s corroded
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteAll bushes showing signs of perishing but no excessive movement
    • NoteBrake pipes greased
    • NoteCorrosion to underside and chassis
    • NoteFront tyres perishing

  15. Fail169,942 miles (+6)4 failures1 advisory7 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    169,942 miles
    Test number
    375014912277
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteFuel pipe/s corroded
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteAll bushes showing signs of perishing but no excessive movement
    • NoteBrake pipes greased
    • NoteCorrosion to underside and chassis
    • NoteFront tyres perishing
    • NoteUnable to see pads

  16. Pass169,936 miles (+8)3 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    169,936 miles
    Test number
    717217921294
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear position lamp(s) obscured but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • NoteBrake pipes greased
    • NoteGeneral corrosion to under body and chassis
    • NoteO/s rear brake disc worn

  17. Fail169,928 miles (+7,588)5 failures3 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    169,928 miles
    Test number
    498386711269
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • FailureRear fog lamp tell tale missing (1.3.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear position lamp(s) obscured but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • NoteBrake pipes greased
    • NoteGeneral corrosion to under body and chassis
    • NoteO/s rear brake disc worn

  18. Pass162,340 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    162,340 miles
    Test number
    281461280101

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail162,340 miles4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    162,340 miles
    Test number
    690681880129
    • FailureBall joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Rear Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

  20. Pass162,340 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    162,340 miles
    Test number
    644649569126
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  21. Fail162,340 miles1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    162,340 miles
    Test number
    200128248465
    • Repaired at testRear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • NoteTester ill & return ok.

  22. Pass162,340 miles (+5,552)1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2009
    Odometer
    162,340 miles
    Test number
    444778348139
    • NoteTester ill & return ok.

  23. Pass156,788 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    156,788 miles
    Test number
    133295897445
    • NoteSlight play in stearing box

Questions about K96 JHE

Does K96 JHE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on K96 JHE is valid until 3 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on K96 JHE?
The MOT on K96 JHE is valid until 3 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has K96 JHE done?
K96 JHE was recorded at 193,096 km at its MOT on 4 Sept 2026, an average of 1,645 km a year.
Has K96 JHE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. K96 JHE has failed 7 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Sept 2026.
Has the mileage on K96 JHE ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test 2 times, first on 27 Jul 2019. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on K96 JHE find?
K96 JHE passed its latest MOT on 4 Sept 2026 with 3 advisories: oil leak, but not excessive; slight corrosion evident on under body and components; under body heavily under sealed in places.

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