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M997 FWV

2001 Mitsubishi Fto

Silver Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2014
Tests16 (8 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

107,685 mi
Last recorded107,685 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2014
Typical for 2001 Mitsubishi Fto100,267 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM997 FWV
MakeMitsubishi
ModelFto
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

8 pass 8 fail
Fail 1 Dec 2014 107,685 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.3.A.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Nov 2013 101,561 miles

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

Fail 18 Nov 2013 101,517 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2012 81,983 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2012 81,942 miles

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Nov 2011 70,674 miles

Front brake discs corroded.

Fail 11 Nov 2011 70,638 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Front brake discs corroded.

Pass 13 Nov 2010 56,039 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2009 54,116 miles

Slight blow on offside flexible joint in exhaust

Fail 14 Nov 2009 54,070 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Slight blow on offside flexible joint in exhaust

Pass 24 Nov 2008 53,147 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside front tyre cracking.

Fail 21 Nov 2008 53,147 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside front tyre cracking.

Pass 10 Nov 2007 52,298 miles

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 2 Nov 2007 52,246 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 20 Oct 2006 48,104 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2006 48,097 miles

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

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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M997 FWV is a 2001 Mitsubishi Fto in Silver with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 2001 Mitsubishi Fto models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.1% with a typical mileage of 100,267 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 M997 FWV, 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 25 years old, this Mitsubishi Fto is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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M997 FWV is a 2001 Mitsubishi Fto, first registered on 1 January 2001.

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