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M89 VGR

1994 Mitsubishi Fto

Red Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Sep 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

118,222 mi
Last recorded118,222 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2025
Typical for 1994 Mitsubishi Fto108,370 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM89 VGR
MakeMitsubishi
ModelFto
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2025 118,222 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2024 114,196 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2023 113,747 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2022 113,468 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2021 113,429 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2021 113,423 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Pass 11 Sep 2020 112,910 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2019 109,580 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2018 106,331 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2017 101,818 miles

Lower Body has slight corrosion inner various places (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak ()

Pass 26 Jul 2016 101,070 miles

oil leaking

Pass 30 Jul 2015 96,357 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2014 92,724 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2013 87,345 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 9 Jul 2013 87,345 miles

Oil leak

Pass 23 Jul 2012 83,701 miles

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

No lights fitted at time of test

Pass 25 Jul 2011 82,169 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Pass 20 Jul 2010 76,874 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Oil leak

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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M89 VGR is a 1994 Mitsubishi Fto in Red with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 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 M89 VGR, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was M89 VGR registered?

M89 VGR is a 1994 Mitsubishi Fto, first registered on 31 December 1994.

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The MOT history for M89 VGR shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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