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M837 VRA

1994 Mitsubishi Fto

Silver Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2014
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

181,248 mi
Last recorded181,248 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2014
Typical for 1994 Mitsubishi Fto108,370 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM837 VRA
MakeMitsubishi
ModelFto
Year1994
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Fail 24 Sep 2014 181,248 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

all suspension components corroding

corrosion not through all skins inner + outer sills + front + rear chassis rails + floor pans + all inner wheel arches

fuel pipes corroding

n/s/f tyre going bald on outer edge + close to limit

poor beam images

Pass 16 Sep 2013 179,108 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

all suspension components corroding

corrosion not through all skins n/s/f inner wing + inner + outer sills + floor pans + front + rear chassis rails

engine oil leak

long handbrake travel

Pass 20 Sep 2012 175,530 miles

brake fluid level low

corrosion not through all skins inner + outer sills + floor pans + all inner wheel arches + boot floor

engine oil leak

o/s/f wishbone corroding

outer sills covered

Fail 12 Sep 2012 175,526 miles

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

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

Nearside Side repeater has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

brake fluid level low

corrosion not through all skins inner + outer sills + floor pans + all inner wheel arches + boot floor

engine oil leak

o/s/f wishbone corroding

outer sills covered

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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M837 VRA is a 1994 Mitsubishi Fto in Silver with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1994 Mitsubishi Fto models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.6% with a typical mileage of 108,370 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 M837 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 32 years old, this Mitsubishi Fto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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M837 VRA is a 1994 Mitsubishi Fto, first registered on 1 January 1994.

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