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M755 SGU

1998 Mitsubishi Fto

Red Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

124,476 mi
Last recorded124,476 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2013
Typical for 1998 Mitsubishi Fto116,989 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM755 SGU
MakeMitsubishi
ModelFto
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2013 124,476 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 3 Jul 2012 124,360 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2012 124,360 miles

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)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Jun 2011 124,222 miles

*** N/S/F ANTI ROLL BAR MOVED POSITION = LINKAGE RUBBING ON SUBFRAME ***

Centre Front Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Fail 13 Jun 2011 124,222 miles

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

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

*** N/S/F ANTI ROLL BAR MOVED POSITION = LINKAGE RUBBING ON SUBFRAME ***

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Centre Front Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2010 116,205 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2010 116,205 miles

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

Offside Inner Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2009 106,948 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2009 106,948 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Jun 2008 97,359 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2007 87,765 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2007 87,765 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Jun 2006 76,366 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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M755 SGU is a 1998 Mitsubishi Fto in Red with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 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 M755 SGU, 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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M755 SGU is a 1998 Mitsubishi Fto, first registered on 30 June 1998.

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