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D258 JHX

1987 Mitsubishi Montero

Red Petrol 2600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Oct 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

198,128 mi
Last recorded198,128 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2025
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD258 JHX
MakeMitsubishi
ModelMontero
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,600cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2025 198,128 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2024 195,533 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2023 191,520 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2022 188,529 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2022 188,443 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Sep 2021 184,426 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2020 182,439 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 7 Jul 2020 182,314 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Both (4.1.2 (c))

Front Windscreen wiper not working Both (3.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2019 179,101 miles

small oil leaks from diffs

Pass 20 Feb 2018 175,771 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2017 175,720 miles

Fuel system component leaking mechanical fuel pump has positive leak (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Nov 2016 17,110 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2016 171,030 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring fractured (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Leaf spring cracked (2.4.B.1a)

Pass 19 Nov 2015 165,713 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2014 160,135 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2013 156,827 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2013 156,825 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 24 Nov 2012 154,131 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2011 150,933 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2010 143,290 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2009 137,774 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2008 132,798 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2007 126,745 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2006 119,318 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2005 111,191 miles

How Reliable is the Mitsubishi Montero?

Based on 670 MOT tests across 128 vehicles.

72.1%
Pass Rate
5,794
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
128
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

fog lamp not working 30
Brake pipe excessively corroded 25
Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside 21
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 18
Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush 14
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D258 JHX is a 1987 Mitsubishi Montero in Red with a 2,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

The most common reason a Mitsubishi Montero fails its MOT is fog lamp not working, accounting for 30 recorded failures. If you're considering buying D258 JHX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mitsubishi Montero typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 39 years old, this Mitsubishi Montero is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was D258 JHX registered?

D258 JHX is a 1987 Mitsubishi Montero, first registered on 31 December 1987.

Is D258 JHX safe to buy?

The MOT history for D258 JHX shows 25 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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