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M48 XOU

1999 Mitsubishi Fto

Red Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2019
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

135,680 mi
Last recorded135,680 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2018
Typical for 1999 Mitsubishi Fto107,561 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM48 XOU
MakeMitsubishi
ModelFto
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2018 135,680 miles

Coil spring corroded All (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Sill covers fitted

Underbody, chassis and sills corroded

Fail 1 Oct 2018 135,680 miles

Coil spring corroded All (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Sill covers fitted

Underbody, chassis and sills corroded

Pass 23 Jan 2017 131,273 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak ()

Underbody corroded

Underbody, chassis and sills corroded

Undertray covering components

coil spring corroded All (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 23 Jan 2017 131,273 miles

Underbody, chassis and sills corroded

Undertray covering components

coil spring corroded All (2.4.C.1b)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Oil leak ()

Underbody corroded

Pass 12 Feb 2016 127,502 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front coil spring corroded and rear (2.4.C.1b)

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

Rear bumper support corroded

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both inner sills (5.2.6)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion full underbody (6.1.B.2)

oil leak

plastic sills cover fitted on both sides

play in steering rack inner joints

under trays fitted

Fail 11 Feb 2016 127,501 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Braking system leaking brake pipe (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front coil spring corroded and rear (2.4.C.1b)

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

Rear bumper support corroded

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both inner sills (5.2.6)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion full underbody (6.1.B.2)

oil leak

plastic sills cover fitted on both sides

play in steering rack inner joints

under trays fitted

Pass 13 Feb 2015 122,005 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Items in boot

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear of underbody covered by aftermarket undertray

Sill covers

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 10 Feb 2014 115,929 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

Items in boot

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Sill covers on

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 10 Feb 2014 115,929 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

Items in boot

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Sill covers on

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 19 Jan 2013 110,550 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

sill covers

underbody suspension and chasssis corroded

Pass 26 Jan 2012 107,772 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2011 102,928 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

crack in rear and front bumper

Fail 13 Jan 2011 102,830 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Inner Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

crack in rear and front bumper

Pass 16 Jan 2010 101,479 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 21 Dec 2008 93,936 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2008 93,936 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 24 Nov 2007 85,746 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2007 85,746 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Rear Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Pass 19 Dec 2006 78,508 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 15 Dec 2006 78,508 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Offside Rear Suspension arm worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Pass 23 Dec 2005 66,751 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2005 66,751 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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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M48 XOU is a 1999 Mitsubishi Fto in Red with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

Across all 1999 Mitsubishi Fto models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.3% with a typical mileage of 107,561 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 M48 XOU, 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 27 years old, this Mitsubishi Fto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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M48 XOU is a 1999 Mitsubishi Fto, first registered on 24 June 1999.

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