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M489 NEL

2002 Mitsubishi Fto

Red Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2016
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

117,196 mi
Last recorded117,196 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2015
Typical for 2002 Mitsubishi Fto102,976 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM489 NEL
MakeMitsubishi
ModelFto
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2015 117,196 miles

brake fluid low

front brake pads low

general under body corrosion

oil leaks

rear anti roll bar D bushes worn

rear anti roll bar rusty

Fail 29 Sep 2015 117,193 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

brake fluid low

front brake pads low

general under body corrosion

oil leaks

rear anti roll bar D bushes worn

rear anti roll bar rusty

Pass 1 Oct 2014 104,543 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

all brake discs rusty

all coil springs rusty

brake fluid level low

engine managemtent light on

front pads look low

general under body corrosion

nsf wing damaged

oil leaks

power steering rack slightly leaking

rear anti roll bar D bushes slight movement

rear trailing arm bushes perishing and slight movement

Fail 30 Sep 2014 104,543 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

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

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

all brake discs rusty

all coil springs rusty

brake fluid level low

engine managemtent light on

front pads look low

general under body corrosion

nsf wing damaged

oil leaks

power steering rack slightly leaking

rear anti roll bar D bushes slight movement

rear trailing arm bushes perishing and slight movement

bonnet safety catch seized and doesent latch but bonnet will close

Pass 22 Jun 2012 99,493 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2011 97,530 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Jul 2010 94,915 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

both front wiper blades split

Pass 28 Jul 2009 91,784 miles

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

both front tyres worn

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

Pass 31 Jul 2008 88,984 miles

nearside track rod end gaitor split

Fail 23 Jul 2008 88,907 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

nearside track rod end gaitor split

Fail 6 Jul 2007 85,999 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Plastic side skirts preventing full inspection of sills.

nsr brake disc corroded.

osr tyre perished.

Pass 6 Jul 2007 85,999 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Plastic side skirts preventing full inspection of sills.

nsr brake disc corroded.

osr tyre perished.

Pass 8 Jul 2006 83,500 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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M489 NEL is a 2002 Mitsubishi Fto in Red with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

Across all 2002 Mitsubishi Fto models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.4% with a typical mileage of 102,976 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 M489 NEL, 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 24 years old, this Mitsubishi Fto is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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M489 NEL is a 2002 Mitsubishi Fto, first registered on 15 January 2002.

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