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Mitsubishi Pajero

Blue · Diesel · 1995 · 2,830 cc

M396 COTMOT history

M396 COT is a blue diesel Mitsubishi Pajero first used on 1 Aug 2003. Its MOT expired on 16 Jan 2023 and it has passed 12 of 20 MOT tests, with 189,906 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Jan 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 16 Jan 2023
Mileage
189,906 mi
At MOT on 17 Jan 2022
MOT tests
20
12 passed · 8 failed
Per year
4,884 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
M396 COT
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mitsubishi
Model
Pajero
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,830 cc
Year of manufacture
1995
First used
1 Aug 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 16 Jan 2023
Latest MOT test
17 Jan 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

M396 COT was last recorded at 189,906 miles on 17 Jan 2022, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Jan 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
189,906 miles · 5 Jan 2022
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
4,884 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 189,906 miles
  • 2019 – 185,872 miles
  • 2017 – 175,529 miles
  • 2016 – 173,410 miles
  • 2015 – 160,702 miles
  • 2014 – 156,123 miles
  • 2012 – 148,422 miles
  • 2008 – 129,532 miles
  • 2006 – 114,658 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass189,906 miles
  • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corrodedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022

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.

  • Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipes on axle.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

Full MOT history

20 tests since 22 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass189,906 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    189,906 miles
    Test number
    766145854967
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

  2. Fail189,906 miles1 dangerous3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    189,906 miles
    Test number
    835254096385
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

  3. Pass189,905 km (+22)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    189,905 km
    Test number
    227153354789
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Slightly perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Fail189,883 km (+3,988)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    189,883 km
    Test number
    533718988527
    • MajorNearside Rear Seat belt damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear Brake pipe excessively corroded Brake pipes on rear axle corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Pass185,895 km1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    185,895 km
    Test number
    665894865733
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipes on axle. (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Fail185,872 miles (+10,343)2 dangerous6 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    185,872 miles
    Test number
    623087654751
    • DangerousExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
    • DangerousOffside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Less than 1.6 mm over 3/4 of tyre width. (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Bottom of centre silencer. (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorFuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users Nearside of engine leaking coolant continuously. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipes on axle. (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Pass175,529 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    175,529 miles
    Test number
    936656085664
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  8. Fail175,529 miles (+2,119)2 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    175,529 miles
    Test number
    718286144580
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  9. Pass173,410 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    173,410 miles
    Test number
    102460856268
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  10. Fail173,410 miles (+12,708)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    173,410 miles
    Test number
    170608014070
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  11. Pass160,702 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    160,702 miles
    Test number
    707090915237
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  12. Fail160,702 miles (+4,579)6 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    160,702 miles
    Test number
    565955705241
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  13. Pass156,123 miles (+7,701)3 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    156,123 miles
    Test number
    167197374025
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • NoteBoth front and both rear outer tyre walls cracking / perishing
    • NoteGeneral underbody surface corrosion
    • NoteSurface corosion on nearside and offside (front to rear) chassis rails
    • NoteSurface corrosion on both front and both rear brake discs

  14. Pass148,422 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    148,422 miles
    Test number
    298457002108
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

  15. Pass141,772 km
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    141,772 km
    Test number
    660501800345

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail141,772 km (+4,240)4 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,772 km
    Test number
    812591800385
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  17. Pass137,532 km
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    137,532 km
    Test number
    373950359422

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass129,532 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    129,532 miles
    Test number
    180751038061

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail129,529 miles (+14,871)6 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,529 miles
    Test number
    540630338019
    • FailureCentre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  20. Pass114,658 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    114,658 miles
    Test number
    823424636291

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about M396 COT

Does M396 COT currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on M396 COT expired on 16 Jan 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on M396 COT?
The MOT on M396 COT expired on 16 Jan 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has M396 COT done?
M396 COT was recorded at 189,906 miles at its MOT on 17 Jan 2022, an average of 4,884 miles a year.
Has M396 COT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. M396 COT has failed 8 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Jan 2022.
Has the mileage on M396 COT ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on M396 COT find?
M396 COT passed its latest MOT on 17 Jan 2022 with 3 advisories: fuel pipe/s corroded; rear anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; rear shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush.

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