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N380 SMV

2002 Mitsubishi Fto

Silver Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2020
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

90,890 mi
Last recorded90,890 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2019
Typical for 2002 Mitsubishi Fto102,976 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN380 SMV
MakeMitsubishi
ModelFto
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2019 90,890 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2019 90,851 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush in o/s front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

parts of structure and suspension at earlier stages of corrosion

Pass 11 Jun 2018 88,547 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive just within limits (8.4.1 (a) (i))

other parts of suspension and structure at earlier stages of corrosion

Fail 30 May 2018 88,522 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle efficiency low (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive just within limits (8.4.1 (a) (i))

other parts of suspension and structure at earlier stages of corrosion

Pass 26 May 2017 86,079 miles

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Oil leak on engine ()

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component rack (2.3.3b)

alternator belt split

both rear tyres worn on inner edge

parts of structure and suspension at earlier stages of corrosion

Fail 23 May 2017 86,054 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner side wall (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner side wall (4.1.D.1b)

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Oil leak on engine ()

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component rack (2.3.3b)

alternator belt split

both rear tyres worn on inner edge

parts of structure and suspension at earlier stages of corrosion

Pass 1 Jun 2016 83,639 miles

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

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

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

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

all brake discs surface rusted

o/s rear service brake efficiency just to standard

oil leaks from engine

parts of structure and suspension at earlier stages of corrosion

various fuel pipes rusted

Fail 18 May 2016 83,607 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)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking leaking at caliper (3.6.A.1)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

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

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

oil leaks from engine

parts of structure and suspension at earlier stages of corrosion

various fuel pipes rusted

Pass 14 May 2015 81,305 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

parts of structure and suspension rusted but complete at time of test

rear tyres worn on inner edges

windscreen stone chipped

Fail 7 May 2015 81,269 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

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

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

parts of structure and suspension rusted but complete at time of test

rear tyres worn on inner edges

windscreen stone chipped

Pass 16 May 2014 79,092 miles

bad oil leaks on engine

front wishbones rusty

o/s and n/s rear foot and hand brake performances low

other suspension parts rusty

some metal brake pipes surface rusted

Pass 9 May 2013 77,032 miles

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

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

o/s and n/s rear tyres worn on inner edges

parts of suspension and structure at earlier stages of corrosion

Pass 17 May 2012 74,640 miles
Pass 12 May 2011 71,882 miles

Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

n/s front tyre sidewall cracked

wiper blades split at edges

Pass 21 May 2010 68,698 miles
Fail 20 May 2010 68,688 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2009 65,742 miles

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

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

Fail 15 May 2009 65,687 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Pass 8 May 2008 62,066 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

both rear brake pads getting low

o/s/r/tyre worn on inner edge and starting to perish

srs light on

Pass 17 May 2007 60,853 miles
Fail 15 May 2007 60,832 miles

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)

Both headlamp covers poor, may require attention soon

o/s/r tyre worn inner edge

Pass 19 May 2006 56,186 miles
Fail 19 May 2006 56,186 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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N380 SMV is a 2002 Mitsubishi Fto in Silver with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

Across all 2002 Mitsubishi Fto models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.4% with a typical mileage of 102,976 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 N380 SMV, 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 24 years old, this Mitsubishi Fto is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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N380 SMV is a 2002 Mitsubishi Fto, first registered on 1 June 2002.

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