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M548 COT

1995 Mitsubishi Fto

Black Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

99,811 mi
Last recorded99,811 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2010
Typical for 1995 Mitsubishi Fto108,368 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM548 COT
MakeMitsubishi
ModelFto
Year1995
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2010 99,811 miles

Battery insecure

Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

drivers seat worn on base

Pass 31 Oct 2009 94,767 miles

play in front anti roll bar bushes

slight imbalance on front brakes

Pass 11 Nov 2008 89,297 miles

front strut top mounts for slight splits\brake pipes corroding\osf tyre wearing on edges

Fail 11 Nov 2008 89,293 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)

front strut top mounts for slight splits\brake pipes corroding\osf tyre wearing on edges

Pass 2 Nov 2007 79,484 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2006 71,482 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2006 71,482 miles

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

Fail 19 Nov 2005 67,153 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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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M548 COT is a 1995 Mitsubishi Fto in Black with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 M548 COT, 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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What year was M548 COT registered?

M548 COT is a 1995 Mitsubishi Fto, first registered on 31 December 1995.

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