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F308 OTA

2001 Mitsubishi Pajero

Black Diesel 2470cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2021
Tests27 (15 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

225,179 mi
Last recorded225,179 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2020
Typical for 2001 Mitsubishi Pajero148,614 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF308 OTA
MakeMitsubishi
ModelPajero
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,470cc

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MOT History

15 pass 12 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2020 225,179 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

underbody covered in underseal

Fail 20 May 2019 224,710 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill at central rear body mount (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis at central rear body mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis at central rear body mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced cross member next to spring mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill at central rear body mount (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis at central rear body mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis at central rear body mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush front at axle (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

under tray fitted

Pass 16 May 2018 218,676 miles

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Oil leak ()

Rear exhaust corroded

service brake efficiency just met

tested as presented rear seats folded down

under tray fitted

Fail 14 May 2018 218,667 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Oil leak ()

Rear exhaust corroded

tested as presented rear seats folded down

under tray fitted

Pass 8 May 2017 212,780 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion under sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body has slight corrosion under sill (6.1.B.2)

side steps very corroded

Fail 28 Apr 2017 212,776 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Body has slight corrosion under sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body has slight corrosion under sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front and rear wheel bearings not checked

side steps very corroded

Pass 19 May 2016 211,839 miles

Body has slight corrosion both under sills (6.1.B.2)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases section (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

brake pedal anti slip poor

rear exhaust mount missing

Pass 19 May 2016 211,839 miles

Body has slight corrosion both under sills (6.1.B.2)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases section (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

brake pedal anti slip poor

rear exhaust mount missing

Fail 6 May 2016 211,812 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis cross tube (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis cross tube (2.4.A.3)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Body has slight corrosion both under sills (6.1.B.2)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases section (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

brake pedal anti slip poor

rear exhaust mount missing

Pass 6 May 2015 207,580 miles

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

general corrosion to underside of vehicle

o/s/f seat belt slightly frayed

rear seat not fitted at time if test

Fail 28 Apr 2015 207,577 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

general corrosion to underside of vehicle

n/s/f tyre low and perished

o/s/f seat belt slightly frayed

o/s/r tyre low and perished

rear seat not fitted at time if test

Pass 21 May 2014 200,098 miles

Oil leak

Fail 19 May 2014 200,092 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Offside Inner Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Pass 8 May 2013 191,508 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 7 May 2013 191,499 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Outer Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Outer Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 14 May 2012 183,679 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 14 May 2012 183,679 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 4 Jan 2011 171,491 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 4 Jan 2011 171,491 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2010 163,486 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 22 Dec 2008 155,310 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2008 155,306 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 17 Dec 2007 149,173 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2007 143,922 miles

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

Fail 31 Jan 2007 143,922 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Sep 2005 130,122 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Sep 2005 130,122 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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F308 OTA is a 2001 Mitsubishi Pajero in Black with a 2,470cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 F308 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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F308 OTA is a 2001 Mitsubishi Pajero, first registered on 5 July 2001.

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