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N354 HVW

1999 Mitsubishi Fto

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2016
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

112,227 mi
Last recorded112,227 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2015
Typical for 1999 Mitsubishi Fto107,561 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN354 HVW
MakeMitsubishi
ModelFto
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2015 112,227 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2015 113,010 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

STRONG ADVISE:front to rear brake pipes corroded

headlamp lenses poor condition/patterns poor

nearside front floor corroded

sills corroded/covers fitted

Pass 11 Apr 2014 109,304 miles

both rear trailing arm bushes perishing

exhaust corroded

front pads low

headlights in poor condition patterns just visible

o/s/r inner side light not working

oil leaks

Fail 4 Apr 2014 109,208 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.D.2c)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

both rear trailing arm bushes perishing

exhaust corroded

front pads low

headlights in poor condition patterns just visible

o/s/r inner side light not working

oil leaks

Pass 19 Apr 2013 105,492 miles

engine oil leaks

o/s/r chassis corroded

o/s/r inner lamp not working

rear discs corroded

rear number plate damaged

Fail 12 Apr 2013 105,406 miles

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

Rear Service brake application uneven across the axle (3.7.D.2b)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.2c)

engine oil leaks

o/s/r chassis corroded

o/s/r inner lamp not working

rear discs corroded

rear number plate damaged

Pass 20 Apr 2012 101,771 miles

engine oil leaks

headlights in poor condition patterns poor

Fail 13 Apr 2012 101,693 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

engine oil leaks

exhaust corroded

headlights in poor condition patterns poor

Pass 12 Apr 2011 97,887 miles

engine oil leaks

front anti-roll bar links in poor condition

front shocks damp

heavey corrosion on rear chassis rails

offside rear inner sidelight bulb not working

rear trailing arm bushes starting to split

slight exhaust leak just in front of cat

Fail 8 Apr 2011 97,850 miles

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

engine oil leaks

front anti-roll bar links in poor condition

front shocks damp

heavey corrosion on rear chassis rails

offside rear inner sidelight bulb not working

rear trailing arm bushes starting to split

slight exhaust leak just in front of cat

Pass 27 Apr 2010 94,141 miles

emissions on limit.

offside front tyre wearing on edges close to wear limit.

Pass 7 Jan 2009 92,144 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 18 Dec 2007 84,736 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2007 84,756 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2007 79,853 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2005 73,033 miles

Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 16 Dec 2005 72,781 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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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N354 HVW is a 1999 Mitsubishi Fto in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

Across all 1999 Mitsubishi Fto models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.3% with a typical mileage of 107,561 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 N354 HVW, 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 27 years old, this Mitsubishi Fto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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N354 HVW is a 1999 Mitsubishi Fto, first registered on 1 March 1999.

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