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M603 XFS

1999 Mitsubishi Fto

Red Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

221,945 mi
Last recorded221,945 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2011
Typical for 1999 Mitsubishi Fto107,561 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM603 XFS
MakeMitsubishi
ModelFto
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2011 221,945 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 9 Jul 2010 220,217 miles

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

fuel tank and filler heading there

Pass 25 Jul 2009 213,462 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2009 213,462 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Jun 2008 210,851 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2007 202,070 miles

all rear suspension bushes cracked slightly

exhaust system corroded

Fail 3 Apr 2007 202,070 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

all rear suspension bushes craked

exhaust system weak and corroded

Pass 21 Apr 2006 199,299 miles

both rear chassis corroded

both rear trailing arm bushes cracked

clutch cylinder pipe corroded

exhaust system corroded

nearside front wheel damaged

Fail 3 Apr 2006 199,299 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

both front/rear brake discs corroded

both rear chassis corroded

both rear trialing arm bushes cracked

corrosion on clutch cylinder pipe

exhaust system corroded

nearside front wheel damaged

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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M603 XFS is a 1999 Mitsubishi Fto in Red with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 M603 XFS, 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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What year was M603 XFS registered?

M603 XFS is a 1999 Mitsubishi Fto, first registered on 11 November 1999.

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