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M409 FWV

1999 Mitsubishi Fto

White Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2016
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

116,343 mi
Last recorded116,343 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2015
Typical for 1999 Mitsubishi Fto107,561 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM409 FWV
MakeMitsubishi
ModelFto
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2015 116,343 miles

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

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

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

battery insecure

nearside rear parking brake performance low

nearside rear tyre on 2.5mm and worn on inner edge

offside rear tyre on 3mm and worn on inner edge

Pass 1 Apr 2014 112,504 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

nearside front tyre 3mm

Fail 1 Apr 2014 112,504 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

nearside front tyre 3mm

Fail 6 Apr 2013 110,313 miles

Front Electrical wiring damaged and bare wires exposed (1.9.2c)

Front Electrical wiring inadequately supported (1.9.2a)

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2013 110,313 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2011 109,160 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Apr 2011 109,160 miles

Nearside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component locking device missing (3.5.1l)

Offside Front Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

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

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2008 104,215 miles

both front anti-roll bar links worn

Pass 8 Feb 2007 89,920 miles

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Fail 7 Feb 2007 89,870 miles

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

rear brake discs corroding

various areas of underbody surface corrosion

various small stonechips and marks in swept area of windscreen

various suspension bushes perishing

Pass 2 Nov 2005 72,293 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2005 72,293 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Rear Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

outer sills unable to check due to plastic covers

slight knock in 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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M409 FWV is a 1999 Mitsubishi Fto in White with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 M409 FWV, 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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M409 FWV is a 1999 Mitsubishi Fto, first registered on 10 November 1999.

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