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F258 OTA

2001 Mitsubishi Pajero

Blue Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Nov 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

137,968 mi
Last recorded137,968 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2025
Typical for 2001 Mitsubishi Pajero148,614 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF258 OTA
MakeMitsubishi
ModelPajero
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2025 137,968 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2024 137,307 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2023 136,934 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2022 136,555 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2021 136,328 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2020 136,159 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2019 135,345 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2018 133,961 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2017 131,701 miles

Front offside & nearside tyre valves are deteriorated

Front wheel bearing has slight play offside & nearside (2.5.A.3c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 31 Oct 2017 131,701 miles

Central Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.2.C.1h)

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Front offside & nearside tyre valves are deteriorated

Front wheel bearing has slight play offside & nearside (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 4 Jun 2016 129,662 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2015 125,221 miles

Some corrosion in rear metal brake pipes.

Pass 3 Jun 2014 120,085 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2014 120,085 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2013 113,831 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2012 108,788 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2011 102,474 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2009 96,606 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2009 92,561 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2009 92,561 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 4 Jan 2008 87,887 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2007 84,505 miles

n/s steering drop arm bush has slight play

Pass 15 Dec 2005 80,068 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2005 80,068 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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F258 OTA is a 2001 Mitsubishi Pajero in Blue with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 F258 OTA, 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 F258 OTA registered?

F258 OTA is a 2001 Mitsubishi Pajero, first registered on 18 January 2001.

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