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M491 COR

2001 Mitsubishi Fto

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2021
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

132,486 mi
Last recorded132,486 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2020
Typical for 2001 Mitsubishi Fto100,267 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM491 COR
MakeMitsubishi
ModelFto
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2020 132,486 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Inner sill split, not prescribed area

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

both rear tyres worn on edges

rear seats have been removed

Fail 28 Jan 2020 132,465 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Jul 2019 132,446 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Power steering component leaking rack (2.1.5 (a))

Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture front to rear mounted incorrectly (rubbing on rollbar) (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Vehicle structure strengthening plate or fastening so insecure that structural rigidity is seriously reduced plate not welded correctly (6.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fail 18 Nov 2016 132,429 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Anti roll bar, rear chassis rail (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Trailing arm stabiliser, rear chassis rail (2.4.A.3)

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

Corrosion on both front to rear metal brake pipes

Imported vehicle style front number plate fitted

Offside Front Corrosion on metal brake pipes

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

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

Oil leak ()

Rear Slight play on anti roll bar links

Pass 29 Aug 2013 130,557 miles

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

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

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

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

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

number plate stuck over smaller plate

o/s/f tyre 3mm

Fail 21 Aug 2013 130,262 miles

Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

o/s/f tyre 3mm

Pass 28 Aug 2012 119,350 miles
Pass 23 May 2011 116,375 miles

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

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)

Pass 5 Mar 2009 103,056 miles

Oil leak

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

corrosion on brake pipes

damage to nearside front wheel arch liner

damage to wheel rims

low effort on rear brakes

weakness on offside sill

wear on discs and pads

wear on tyres

Fail 2 Mar 2009 103,047 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Oil leak

corrosion on brake pipes

damage to nearside front wheel arch liner

damage to wheel rims

weakness on offside sill

wear on discs and pads

wear on tyres

Pass 23 Mar 2007 100,786 miles

rear brake pads in poor condition !!!!!!!

Pass 8 Feb 2006 97,531 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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M491 COR is a 2001 Mitsubishi Fto in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

Across all 2001 Mitsubishi Fto models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.1% with a typical mileage of 100,267 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 M491 COR, 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 25 years old, this Mitsubishi Fto is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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M491 COR is a 2001 Mitsubishi Fto, first registered on 15 May 2001.

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The MOT history for M491 COR shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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