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M215 TBU

1998 Mitsubishi Fto

Black Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

194,122 mi
Last recorded194,122 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2006
Typical for 1998 Mitsubishi Fto116,989 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM215 TBU
MakeMitsubishi
ModelFto
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2006 194,122 miles

both front wishbones getting corroded

both top strut mounts getting perished

engine oil leak

existing repairs to offside outer sill appear ok

existing repairs to rear chassis rails appear ok

front subframe getting corroded

metal part of front and rear flexes getting corroded

offside wiper blades split but still effective

rear discs getting corroded

rear floors getting corroded

rear tie bar bushes getting worn

small chips offside front windscreen

some corrosion both rear undersills

some corrosion nearside outer sill

some play nearside top strut mount

some play steering racks

Fail 19 Sep 2006 194,122 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

both top strut mounts getting perished

existing repairs to offside outer sill appear ok

front subframe getting corroded

front wishbones getting corroded

fuel tank getting corroded

rear floors getting corroded

rear latitudinal tie bar bushes getting worn

small chip offside windscreen

some corrosion both boot floors

some corrosion both rear undersills

some play steering rack

How Reliable is the Mitsubishi Fto?

Based on 55,254 MOT tests across 5,410 vehicles.

64.0%
Pass Rate
4,598
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
5,410
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 4,056
Steering rack gaiter split 4,014
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 3,664
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 3,359
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 3,346
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M215 TBU is a 1998 Mitsubishi Fto in Black with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1998 Mitsubishi Fto models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.9% with a typical mileage of 116,989 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 Fto fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 4,056 recorded failures. If you're considering buying M215 TBU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mitsubishi Fto typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 28 years old, this Mitsubishi Fto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was M215 TBU registered?

M215 TBU is a 1998 Mitsubishi Fto, first registered on 4 February 1998.

Is M215 TBU safe to buy?

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