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M980 SNP

1998 Mitsubishi Fto

Black Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

55,331 mi
Last recorded55,331 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2009
Typical for 1998 Mitsubishi Fto116,989 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM980 SNP
MakeMitsubishi
ModelFto
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2009 55,331 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2009 55,331 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 17 Oct 2008 54,962 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 29 Oct 2007 52,730 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2007 52,730 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (1.3.2e)

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2006 50,965 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2006 50,965 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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M980 SNP is a 1998 Mitsubishi Fto in Black with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 M980 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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M980 SNP is a 1998 Mitsubishi Fto, first registered on 20 November 1998.

Is M980 SNP safe to buy?

The MOT history for M980 SNP shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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