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M898 TOC

2002 Mitsubishi Fto

Black Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2014
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

176,514 mi
Last recorded176,514 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2013
Typical for 2002 Mitsubishi Fto102,976 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM898 TOC
MakeMitsubishi
ModelFto
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2013 176,514 miles

both rear antirollbar link bushes perished

corrosion in prescribed area,suspension mountings,nsr chassis leg,not rusted through at present

corrosion in prescribed area,suspension mountings,osr chassis leg,not rusted through at present

nsr tyre got nail in it

play in nsr antirollbar D-bush,not to excess

rear tyres got cracks in tread,not to excess at present

Fail 4 Jun 2013 176,514 miles

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

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

both rear antirollbar link bushes perished

corrosion in prescribed area,suspension mountings,nsr chassis leg,not rusted through at present

corrosion in prescribed area,suspension mountings,osr chassis leg,not rusted through at present

nsr tyre got nail in it

play in nsr antirollbar D-bush,not to excess

rear tyres got cracks in tread,not to excess at present

Fail 20 Apr 2013 176,027 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2) DANGEROUS

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

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

Oil leak

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

front brake discs lipped

near side front fog light working but dim

some front coolant pipes corroded

Pass 23 Feb 2012 173,699 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2012 173,693 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

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

Rear fog lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.3.2b)

Pass 19 Feb 2011 168,004 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2009
Pass 22 Oct 2008 185,607 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2007 178,982 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2006 156,463 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2006 155,785 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)

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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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M898 TOC is a 2002 Mitsubishi Fto in Black with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 2002 Mitsubishi Fto models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.4% with a typical mileage of 102,976 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 M898 TOC, 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 24 years old, this Mitsubishi Fto is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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M898 TOC is a 2002 Mitsubishi Fto, first registered on 1 May 2002.

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