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M480 RCY

1994 Mitsubishi Fto

Silver Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2012
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

121,394 mi
Last recorded121,394 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2011
Typical for 1994 Mitsubishi Fto108,370 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM480 RCY
MakeMitsubishi
ModelFto
Year1994
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2011 121,394 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2011 121,365 miles

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2010 115,360 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2009 109,821 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2009 109,759 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 19 Aug 2008 104,832 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2008 104,832 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2007 96,400 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)

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

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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M480 RCY is a 1994 Mitsubishi Fto in Silver with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 M480 RCY, 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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What year was M480 RCY registered?

M480 RCY is a 1994 Mitsubishi Fto, first registered on 3 December 1994.

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