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M659 UDP

1998 Mitsubishi Fto

Red Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2020
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

185,146 mi
Last recorded185,146 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2019
Typical for 1998 Mitsubishi Fto116,989 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM659 UDP
MakeMitsubishi
ModelFto
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2019 185,146 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Fail 23 Feb 2019 185,146 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) light intensity significantly reduced (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 19 Mar 2016 184,216 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2016 184,216 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Feb 2015 182,059 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2014 179,337 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2013 176,615 miles
Pass 27 May 2011 175,675 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 27 May 2011 175,675 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 23 Feb 2010 167,344 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2010 167,340 miles

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

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

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

Fail 29 Jan 2010 167,246 miles

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

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2008 153,854 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2007 151,989 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 9 Sep 2006 149,984 miles

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

n/s side repeater cover missing

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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M659 UDP is a 1998 Mitsubishi Fto in Red with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1998 Mitsubishi Fto models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.9% with a typical mileage of 116,989 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 M659 UDP, 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 28 years old, this Mitsubishi Fto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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M659 UDP is a 1998 Mitsubishi Fto, first registered on 1 April 1998.

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