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M520 FNW

1995 Mitsubishi Fto

White Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2012
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

176,780 mi
Last recorded176,780 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2011
Typical for 1995 Mitsubishi Fto108,368 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM520 FNW
MakeMitsubishi
ModelFto
Year1995
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2011 176,780 miles

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

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

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

both headlights starting to discolour

corrosion around the o/s/f engine mount

front anti roll bar 'D' bushes worn

rear anti roll bar 'D' bushes worn

Pass 26 Oct 2010 170,810 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

slight play in both rear anti roll bar 'D' bushes

slight surface corrosion starting to the underneath of the vehicle

Fail 26 Oct 2010 170,810 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

slight play in both rear anti roll bar 'D' bushes

slight surface corrosion starting to the underneath of the vehicle

Fail 19 Oct 2010 170,659 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (1.3.2e)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e) DANGEROUS

(1.3.1a)The rear Fog Lamp switch does not have a label or similar to identify the correct function

(1.7.4a)The offside headlamp dipped beam light output is deteriorated which ideally requires service/repairs

(2.4G.3)The nearside front suspension anti-roll bar linkage ball joints are slightly worn

(2.4G.3)The offside and the nearside rear anti-roll bar clamp bushes are slightly worn

(3.6G.2b)The brake reservoir fluid level has been overfilled

(5.2.6)The offside and the nearside lower outer sills have protective covers fitted

(6.3.2a)The front number plate characters are 3D effect which may not fully comply with the law

(8.2.2)The offside and the nearside wiper blades are deteriorating

(8.2.3)The nearside windscreen washers 'one of two' provides no liquid to clear the swept area

SECTION - 1 - LIGHTING AND SIGNALLING EQUIPMENT

SECTION - 2 - STEERING (INCLUDING SUSPENSION)

SECTION - 3 - BRAKES

SECTION - 5 - SEAT BELTS

SECTION - 6 - BODY,STRUCTURE AND GENERAL ITEMS

SECTION - 8 - DRIVERS VIEW OF THE ROAD

Pass 29 Oct 2009 161,914 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

exhaust non standard and eusty in places. slight play in near side front anti roll bar link. slight play in off side inner steering rack joint. slight front brake judder.

Fail 29 Oct 2009 161,914 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

exhaust non standard and eusty in places. slight play in near side front anti roll bar link. slight play in off side inner steering rack joint. slight front brake judder.

Pass 14 Oct 2008 150,130 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2008 150,130 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2007 144,646 miles

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

all anti roll bar links have slight play in ball joints

both front d bushes have slight play

Fail 24 Oct 2007 144,643 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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 carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

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

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

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Rear Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

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

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front brakes slightly juddering

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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M520 FNW is a 1995 Mitsubishi Fto in White with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1995 Mitsubishi Fto models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.6% with a typical mileage of 108,368 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 M520 FNW, 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 31 years old, this Mitsubishi Fto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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M520 FNW is a 1995 Mitsubishi Fto, first registered on 1 January 1995.

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