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M447 VBR

1994 Mitsubishi Fto

Red Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

138,323 mi
Last recorded138,323 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2012
Typical for 1994 Mitsubishi Fto108,370 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM447 VBR
MakeMitsubishi
ModelFto
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2012 138,323 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 27 Oct 2011 129,694 miles

Oil leak

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 26 Oct 2011 129,693 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Oil leak

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 22 Nov 2010 127,032 miles

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 22 Nov 2010 127,032 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 26 Nov 2009 125,027 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2008 11,837 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

Oil leak

nearsde rear handbrake cable outer casing is split

Fail 6 Mar 2008 111,837 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)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

Oil leak

nearside rear handbrake outer casing is split

Fail 25 Feb 2008 111,203 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

Oil leak

nearside rear handbrake outer casing is split

Pass 26 Feb 2007 89,359 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2007 89,224 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 14 Feb 2006 81,071 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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M447 VBR is a 1994 Mitsubishi Fto in Red with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 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 M447 VBR, 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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M447 VBR is a 1994 Mitsubishi Fto, first registered on 31 December 1994.

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