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M679 TAW

2001 Mitsubishi Fto

Silver Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2013
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

98,311 mi
Last recorded98,311 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2012
Typical for 2001 Mitsubishi Fto100,267 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM679 TAW
MakeMitsubishi
ModelFto
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2012 98,311 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2008 86,178 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2008 86,122 miles

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

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Pass 16 Oct 2006 78,558 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2006 78,410 miles

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS

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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M679 TAW is a 2001 Mitsubishi Fto in Silver with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 2001 Mitsubishi Fto models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.1% with a typical mileage of 100,267 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 M679 TAW, 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 25 years old, this Mitsubishi Fto is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was M679 TAW registered?

M679 TAW is a 2001 Mitsubishi Fto, first registered on 4 October 2001.

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The MOT history for M679 TAW shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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