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M256 YWL

1995 Mitsubishi Fto

Silver Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2016
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

239,300 mi
Last recorded239,300 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2015
Typical for 1995 Mitsubishi Fto108,368 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM256 YWL
MakeMitsubishi
ModelFto
Year1995
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2015 239,300 miles
Pass 22 May 2012 232,695 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

offside rear chassis section corroded

surface corrosion to front to rear metal brake pipes

Fail 12 May 2012 232,583 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

offside rear chassis section corroded

surface corrosion to front to rear metal brake pipes

Pass 28 Apr 2011 218,578 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Apr 2011 218,578 miles

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

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

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

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

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

both rear brake discs corroded

Pass 18 May 2010 202,954 miles
Fail 8 May 2010 202,580 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2009 191,482 miles
Fail 11 May 2009 191,471 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 May 2008 175,016 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2008 175,012 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 May 2007 157,999 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2006 141,771 miles

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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M256 YWL is a 1995 Mitsubishi Fto in Silver with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 M256 YWL, 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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M256 YWL is a 1995 Mitsubishi Fto, first registered on 31 December 1995.

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