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N138 VLJ

2006 Mitsubishi Fto

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2014
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

109,201 mi
Last recorded109,201 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2013
Typical for 2006 Mitsubishi Fto98,540 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN138 VLJ
MakeMitsubishi
ModelFto
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2013 109,201 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2011 98,351 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2010 88,236 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 23 Sep 2010 88,236 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2009 77,601 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2009 77,532 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2008 66,955 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2008 66,923 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 25 Sep 2007 56,572 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2007 56,572 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2006 46,340 miles

all 4 tyres cracking in tread area

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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N138 VLJ is a 2006 Mitsubishi Fto in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 2006 Mitsubishi Fto models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.8% with a typical mileage of 98,540 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 N138 VLJ, 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 20 years old, this Mitsubishi Fto is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was N138 VLJ registered?

N138 VLJ is a 2006 Mitsubishi Fto, first registered on 20 September 2006.

Is N138 VLJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for N138 VLJ shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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