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M312 DRK

1995 Mitsubishi Fto

Black Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

175,013 mi
Last recorded175,013 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2011
Typical for 1995 Mitsubishi Fto108,368 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM312 DRK
MakeMitsubishi
ModelFto
Year1995
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2011 175,013 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

engine oil level very low

knock from steering system when operated

nearside rear tyre worn on edges

offside rear tyre slightly out of shape

Fail 17 Jun 2011 175,007 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

engine oil level very low

knock from steering system when operated

nearside rear outer side light recommend attention

nearside rear tyre worn on edges

offside rear tyre slightly out of shape

Pass 29 May 2010 165,934 miles

near side front shocker is leaking and worn and near to a failure, near side rear chassis leg is blistered and weak

Fail 29 May 2010 165,924 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

near side front shocker is leaking and worn and near to a failure, near side rear chassis leg is blistered and weak

Pass 17 Jun 2009 157,966 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2009 157,896 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

centre stop light bulb has one bulb not working, exhaust heat shield is loose

Pass 10 Jul 2008 152,035 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2008 152,023 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 26 Jun 2007 146,269 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2007 146,269 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 24 Jun 2006 137,148 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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M312 DRK is a 1995 Mitsubishi Fto in Black with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 M312 DRK, 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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M312 DRK is a 1995 Mitsubishi Fto, first registered on 31 December 1995.

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