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F148 FPW

2001 Mitsubishi Pajero

White Diesel 2490cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Aug 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

208,956 mi
Last recorded208,956 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2026
Typical for 2001 Mitsubishi Pajero148,614 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF148 FPW
MakeMitsubishi
ModelPajero
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2026 208,956 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2025 206,136 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2024 203,418 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2023 199,705 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2022 195,870 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2021 192,929 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2020 191,376 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2019 187,981 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2019 187,688 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Pass 1 Aug 2018 182,800 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2017 177,776 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2016 170,425 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2015 163,406 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2015 163,209 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 18 Aug 2014 156,747 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2013 144,877 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2013 144,877 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 7 Aug 2012 134,908 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2011 130,877 miles

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)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 25 Aug 2010 120,714 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 25 Aug 2010 120,714 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2009 117,667 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2008 115,310 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2008 115,310 miles

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 31 Jul 2007 113,377 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2006 111,012 miles

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

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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F148 FPW is a 2001 Mitsubishi Pajero in White with a 2,490cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

Across all 2001 Mitsubishi Pajero models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.7% with a typical mileage of 148,614 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 F148 FPW, 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 25 years old, this Mitsubishi Pajero is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was F148 FPW registered?

F148 FPW is a 2001 Mitsubishi Pajero, first registered on 8 August 2001.

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