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M698 VRA

1995 Mitsubishi Fto

Red Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2011
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

162,619 mi
Last recorded162,619 miles
Recorded on29 May 2013
Typical for 1995 Mitsubishi Fto108,368 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM698 VRA
MakeMitsubishi
ModelFto
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Fail 29 May 2013 162,619 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is fractured (5.2.6)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is fractured (5.2.6)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.4.A.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Sep 2010 154,404 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

underbody corrosion

Fail 16 Sep 2010 154,404 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

underbody corrosion

Pass 2 Sep 2009 150,062 miles

offside and nearside rear chassis rails starting to corrode

Fail 2 Sep 2009 150,062 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

offside and nearside rear chassis rails starting to corrode

Pass 17 Sep 2008 144,568 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2007 137,808 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2007 137,808 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Near-side inner stop lanp not working

Pass 25 Oct 2006 123,366 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2005 118,563 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2005 118,563 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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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M698 VRA is a 1995 Mitsubishi Fto in Red with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 M698 VRA, 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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M698 VRA is a 1995 Mitsubishi Fto, first registered on 31 December 1995.

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