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M979 VNN

1994 Mitsubishi Fto

Black Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2017
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

128,097 mi
Last recorded128,097 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2016
Typical for 1994 Mitsubishi Fto108,370 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM979 VNN
MakeMitsubishi
ModelFto
Year1994
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2016 128,097 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill lips and floor (5.2.6)

metal brake pipes are slightly corroded

sill covers are fitted

Fail 20 Sep 2016 128,066 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear tyre is worn on the inner edge of the tread

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill lips and floor (5.2.6)

sill covers are fitted

Pass 11 Mar 2015 120,161 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 9 Jul 2013 111,778 miles

floor lips to outer sills have slight corrosion

metal brake pipes have slight corrosion

Fail 8 Jul 2013 111,761 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

floor lips to outer sills have slight corrosion

metal brake pipes have slight corrosion

Pass 2 Apr 2012 108,928 miles

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

Nearside rear tyre is worn on the inner edge

Fail 27 Mar 2012 108,761 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside rear tyre is worn on the inner edge

Pass 30 Sep 2010 105,339 miles

Metal brake pipes have slight corrosion

Fail 28 Sep 2010 105,316 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Outer Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Inner Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Metal brake pipes have slight corrosion

Pass 20 Mar 2009 96,256 miles

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

centre and rear exhaust have been repaired

metal brake pipes have corrosion

nearside rear and offside front tyres are split

outer sill covers are fitted

rear tyres are getting low on the tread

Fail 13 Mar 2009 96,139 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

centre and rear exhaust have been repaired

metal brake pipes have corrosion

nearside rear and offside front tyres are split

outer sill covers are fitted

rear tyres are getting low on the tread

Pass 5 Jun 2007 81,834 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2006 71,907 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

handbrake slight travel

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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M979 VNN is a 1994 Mitsubishi Fto in Black with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 M979 VNN, 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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M979 VNN is a 1994 Mitsubishi Fto, first registered on 31 December 1994.

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