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M872 ELC

2006 Mitsubishi Fto

Black Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

134,897 mi
Last recorded134,897 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2010
Typical for 2006 Mitsubishi Fto98,540 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM872 ELC
MakeMitsubishi
ModelFto
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2010 134,897 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 28 May 2009 120,050 miles
Pass 20 May 2008 110,670 miles
Fail 20 May 2008 110,670 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

rear suspension noiesy

Fail 23 May 2007 100,683 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 23 May 2007 100,683 miles
Pass 24 May 2006 89,274 miles
Fail 23 May 2006 89,273 miles

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

Fail 18 May 2006 89,273 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Rear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)

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

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

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

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

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

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

n/s head lamp bracket broken

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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M872 ELC is a 2006 Mitsubishi Fto in Black with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

Across all 2006 Mitsubishi Fto models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.8% with a typical mileage of 98,540 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 M872 ELC, 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 20 years old, this Mitsubishi Fto is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was M872 ELC registered?

M872 ELC is a 2006 Mitsubishi Fto, first registered on 1 June 2006.

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