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M709 LNL

1995 Mitsubishi Fto

Red Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2014
Tests16 (8 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

206,082 mi
Last recorded206,082 miles
Recorded on17 May 2013
Typical for 1995 Mitsubishi Fto108,368 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM709 LNL
MakeMitsubishi
ModelFto
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

8 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 May 2013 206,082 miles

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

Fail 4 May 2013 205,585 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting weld cracked (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 12 May 2012 195,196 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

exhaust system has slight corrosion

Fail 22 Dec 2011 195,092 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 14 Dec 2011 195,071 miles

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 25 Jan 2011 193,988 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2011 193,968 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2010 183,121 miles

different springs fitted at offide and nearside rear

nearside rear tyre worn badly on inner edge

rear brake discs pitted

steering pulls to nearside witnessed during brake/road test

various metal brake pipes corrodid near to legal limit

Fail 18 Jan 2010 183,101 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

different springs fitted at offide and nearside rear

nearside rear tyre worn badly on inner edge

rear brake discs pitted

steering pulls to nearside witnessed during brake/road test

various metal brake pipes corrodid near to legal limit

Pass 17 Jan 2009 168,967 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2009 168,967 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Jul 2008 162,682 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2008 162,679 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 16 Jul 2007 145,051 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2007 145,047 miles

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

front brake disc worn inside. rear traling arm bushes worn.

Pass 14 Aug 2006 132,465 miles

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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M709 LNL is a 1995 Mitsubishi Fto in Red with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 M709 LNL, 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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M709 LNL is a 1995 Mitsubishi Fto, first registered on 31 December 1995.

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