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M443 SWP

1994 Mitsubishi Fto

Silver Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

107,980 mi
Last recorded107,980 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2016
Typical for 1994 Mitsubishi Fto108,370 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM443 SWP
MakeMitsubishi
ModelFto
Year1994
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2016 107,980 miles

Nearside Inner Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Inner Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 29 Apr 2015 102,606 miles

215/40/17/87wxl

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

nearside front tyre worn to limit

nearside front wiper blade poor

offside and nearside front floors corrodeing

offside front tyre worn to limit

Fail 20 Apr 2015 102,606 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

215/40/17/87wxl

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

nearside front tyre worn to limit

nearside front wiper blade poor

offside and nearside front floors corrodeing

offside front tyre worn to limit

Pass 22 Apr 2014 98,338 miles

215/40/zr17 budget

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system wiring damaged but not excessively (3.4.3)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

Oil leak

both front inner wheel arches corrodeing

both headlamp lenses deteriorated

nearside rear chassis corrodeing

rear brake discs corrodeing

strong advisory that the offside front tyre inner side wall is deteriorated

wear lip on front brake discs (may be below minimum thickness if measured)

Fail 14 Apr 2014 98,338 miles

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

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

215/40/zr17 budget

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system wiring damaged but not excessively (3.4.3)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

Oil leak

both front inner wheel arches corrodeing

both headlamp lenses deteriorated

nearside rear chassis corrodeing

rear brake discs corrodeing

strong advisory that the offside front tyre inner side wall is deteriorated

wear lip on front brake discs (may be below minimum thickness if measured)

Pass 19 Apr 2013 95,414 miles

215/40/zr17 87w budget

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

both front suspension top mounting bushes splitting

nearside front ABS wires slightly chafed

nearside front anti roll bar drop link close to fouling on inner chassis leg

offside rear brake disc corrodeing

strong advisory that the offside and nearside rear chassis is corrodeing

strong advisory that the offside front tyre inner side wall is deteriorateing

Fail 19 Apr 2013 95,414 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

215/40/zr17 87w budget

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

both front suspension top mounting bushes splitting

nearside front ABS wires slightly chafed

nearside front anti roll bar drop link close to fouling on inner chassis leg

offside rear brake disc corrodeing

strong advisory that the offside and nearside rear chassis is corrodeing

strong advisory that the offside front tyre inner side wall is deteriorateing

Pass 23 Apr 2012 92,697 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

offside headlamp beam pattern poor

strong advisory that the battery clamp is missing

strong advisory that the nearside front ABS wires are not correctly routed

strong advisory that the nearside front anti roll bar drop link is very close to foulinig on nearside front chassis leg

strong advisory that the offside rear chassis is corrodeing

Pass 21 Apr 2011 89,502 miles

195/60/15 tyres fitted to rear axle

214/40/17 tyres fitted to front axle

evidence of nearside front anti roll bar drop link fouling chassis,advise repositioning of anti roll bar

noise from steering wheel/column area

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 21 Apr 2011 89,502 miles

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

evidence of nearside front anti roll bar drop link fouling chassis,advise repositioning of anti roll bar

noise from steering wheel/column area

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 28 Apr 2010 86,021 miles

Oil leak

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

nearside front anti roll bar drop link fouling on inner wheel arch and very close to damageing ABS sensor wires

offside front headlamp beam pattern only just visable

offside front tyre very close to fouling on inner wheel arch when on full right hand lock

Pass 29 Apr 2009 83,088 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2009 83,058 miles

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front washers are high, battery is insecure, near side inner cv gator is split, play in both rear antiroll bar links

Pass 28 Apr 2008 80,488 miles

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

free play in offside front strut top mounting

Pass 26 Apr 2007 77,398 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

nearside rear wheel bearing slightly noisey

offside front brake pipe starting to corrode

slight play in both rear anti roll bar drop links

Pass 21 Apr 2006 73,929 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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M443 SWP is a 1994 Mitsubishi Fto in Silver with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

Across all 1994 Mitsubishi Fto models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.6% with a typical mileage of 108,370 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 M443 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 32 years old, this Mitsubishi Fto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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M443 SWP is a 1994 Mitsubishi Fto, first registered on 31 December 1994.

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