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M943 SNP

1998 Mitsubishi Fto

Silver Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Dec 2014
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

181,018 mi
Last recorded181,018 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2015
Typical for 1998 Mitsubishi Fto116,989 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM943 SNP
MakeMitsubishi
ModelFto
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Fail 19 Jun 2015 181,018 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

rear chassis section corroded both sides

Pass 24 Dec 2013 180,882 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

battery loose held in with cable ties

nearside front brake hose loose in clip

nearside front tyre has worn edges and requires inspection outside the scope of mot

nearside wiper in poor condition

Fail 8 Nov 2013 180,871 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2012 179,578 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2012 179,570 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 12 Jul 2011 177,204 miles

Advise fitting correct brake securing hose clips to front struts.

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

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 3 Sep 2009 176,909 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Pass 3 Sep 2009 176,909 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2008 176,846 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2007 173,007 miles

Both Front Tyre Sidewalls slightly damaged

Fail 23 Jul 2007 173,007 miles

Both Front Tyre Sidewalls slightly damaged

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

Pass 17 May 2006 169,079 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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M943 SNP is a 1998 Mitsubishi Fto in Silver with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 M943 SNP, 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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M943 SNP is a 1998 Mitsubishi Fto, first registered on 3 November 1998.

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