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M255 VNN

1995 Mitsubishi Fto

Red Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2012
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

187,599 mi
Last recorded187,599 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2012
Typical for 1995 Mitsubishi Fto108,368 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM255 VNN
MakeMitsubishi
ModelFto
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Fail 5 Mar 2012 187,599 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Mar 2011 168,003 miles

Both front brake disc corroded

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Inner Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Inner Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 7 Feb 2009 153,857 miles

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2008 138,450 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2006 118,367 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2006 118,367 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2005 107,038 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2005 107,038 miles

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

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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M255 VNN is a 1995 Mitsubishi Fto in Red with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 1995 Mitsubishi Fto models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.6% with a typical mileage of 108,368 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 M255 VNN, 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 31 years old, this Mitsubishi Fto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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M255 VNN is a 1995 Mitsubishi Fto, first registered on 31 December 1995.

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