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M42 ELC

1995 Mitsubishi Fto

Black Lpg 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2013
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

139,772 mi
Last recorded139,772 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2012
Typical for 1995 Mitsubishi Fto108,368 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM42 ELC
MakeMitsubishi
ModelFto
Year1995
ColourBlack
Fuel typeLpg
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2012 139,772 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Oil leak

advanced to borderline wear in offside rear transverse suspension tie bar inner pin/bush to trailing arm

both rear tyres devoid of tread on inner edges attention required

corrosion in rear brake pipes

different size wheels fitted front, than rear.

nail in nearside rear tyre & damage to outer sill wall

parking brake efficiency = 19%

plastic skirts fitted to both outer sills

Fail 12 Mar 2012 139,763 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Oil leak

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

advanced to borderline wear in offside rear transverse suspension tie bar inner pin/bush to trailing arm

both rear tyres devoid of tread on inner edges attention required

corrosion in rear brake pipes

different size wheels fitted front, than rear.

nail in nearside rear tyre & damage to outer sill wall

plastic skirts fitted to both outer sills

Pass 18 Feb 2011 126,836 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

advanced corrosion in offside front to rear brake pipe

corrosion in offside front brake pipe

nearside inner c/v boot split

Fail 16 Feb 2011 126,836 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

advanced corrosion in offside front to rear brake pipe

corrosion in offside front brake pipe

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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M42 ELC is a 1995 Mitsubishi Fto in Black with a 1,990cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 M42 ELC, 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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M42 ELC is a 1995 Mitsubishi Fto, first registered on 31 December 1995.

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