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M598 OJU

2002 Mitsubishi Fto

Black Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2017
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

98,100 mi
Last recorded98,100 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2016
Typical for 2002 Mitsubishi Fto102,976 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM598 OJU
MakeMitsubishi
ModelFto
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2016 98,100 miles

Headlight beam pattern deteriorating!

Minor brake pipe corrosion

Nearside Front shock has misting of oil.

Sills corroded

Fail 2 Mar 2016 98,055 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion sill has slight corrosion but not holed (6.1.B.2)

Pass 10 Feb 2015 96,637 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2014 92,805 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2013 87,073 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2013 86,999 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 2 Feb 2012 85,699 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Fail 30 Jan 2012 85,699 miles

Nearside Rear Brake linkage has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Pass 3 Feb 2011 85,254 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2011 85,254 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2008 83,725 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

nearside front antiroll bar link gaiters split

offside rear antiroll bar link gaiters split

Fail 27 Jun 2008 83,725 miles

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

nearside front antiroll bar link gaiters split

offside rear antiroll bar link gaiters split

Pass 4 Jul 2007 81,059 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2007 81,059 miles

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

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

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

n/s/f anti roll bar link bush dust covers split

Pass 3 Jul 2006 74,370 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2006 74,138 miles

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

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

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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M598 OJU is a 2002 Mitsubishi Fto in Black with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 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 M598 OJU, 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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M598 OJU is a 2002 Mitsubishi Fto, first registered on 12 July 2002.

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