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M327 SWP

1999 Mitsubishi Fto

Red Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2025
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

188,999 mi
Last recorded188,999 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2026
Typical for 1999 Mitsubishi Fto107,561 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM327 SWP
MakeMitsubishi
ModelFto
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Fail 13 Mar 2026 188,999 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength ARB mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength ARB mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Arm mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Sep 2024 188,444 miles

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Sep 2024 188,282 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2023 186,785 miles

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill and jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 31 Aug 2023 186,785 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill and jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2022 185,556 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2022 185,536 miles

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Aug 2021 184,679 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Plastic covers prevent inspection of outer sills

Underside of vehicle extensively undersealed.

Fail 19 Aug 2021 184,679 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Plastic covers prevent inspection of outer sills

Underside of vehicle extensively undersealed.

Pass 20 Aug 2014 180,336 miles

Rear brake pipes have slight surface corrosion

Underbody shultzed

Fail 19 Aug 2014 180,336 miles

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

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

Offside Outer Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake pipes have slight surface corrosion

Underbody shultzed

Pass 4 Aug 2010 108,272 miles
Fail 28 May 2010 180,251 miles

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

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

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

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

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)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 15 May 2009 176,553 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 6 Sep 2007 170,468 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2007 170,462 miles

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

Rear Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 15 Feb 2006 168,481 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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M327 SWP is a 1999 Mitsubishi Fto in Red with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

Across all 1999 Mitsubishi Fto models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.3% with a typical mileage of 107,561 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 M327 SWP, 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 27 years old, this Mitsubishi Fto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was M327 SWP registered?

M327 SWP is a 1999 Mitsubishi Fto, first registered on 16 July 1999.

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The MOT history for M327 SWP shows 17 tests with a 52.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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