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N385 FHE

1999 Mitsubishi Fto

Black Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2019
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

109,440 mi
Last recorded109,440 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2020
Typical for 1999 Mitsubishi Fto107,561 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN385 FHE
MakeMitsubishi
ModelFto
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Fail 3 Sep 2020 109,440 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged o/s front to rear hanging down and wrong side off antiroll bar (1.1.11 (d) (ii))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixings not compatible wheel is hard up against bottom arm and unable to turn so unable to check wheel bearing etc (5.2.2 (d))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear off floor to sill and rear sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp switch missing (4.5.3 (a) (ii))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength both sides rear chassie, outer skins corroded and holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all four (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Jun 2019 109,416 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Inner Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported front to rear been rubbing on antiroll bar (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both sides rear chassie and sill backings corroded, rear chassie is down to inner skin

both steering rack gaiters wet with oil, possible inner rack seals leaking

n/s/r brake caliper damp with brake fluid would advice further investigation

Pass 13 Jun 2018 106,212 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

SILL COVERS FITTED AND VEHICLE SHOWING SINGS OF CORROISION

Fail 6 Jun 2018 106,198 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength ANTI-ROLL BAR BRACKET (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

SILL COVERS FITTED AND VEHICLE SHOWING SINGS OF CORROISION

Pass 23 Jun 2017 101,628 miles

basck off sills becoming corroded

both headlamp patterns dull close to limit

slight play in o/s/f antiroll bar link

Pass 28 Jun 2016 95,594 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2015 90,256 miles

head lamp lenses starting to deteriorate but pattern currently still correct

some brake pipes starting to corrode

Pass 18 Sep 2014 89,994 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 8 Sep 2014 89,994 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

Nearside Front Upper Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

aborted emission test due to large water leak

Pass 20 Sep 2013 86,595 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2013 86,592 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 17 Sep 2012 83,266 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

grease around offside front ball joints

rear number plate damaged

underside corroded

Fail 17 Sep 2012 83,226 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

grease around offside front ball joints

rear number plate damaged

underside corroded

Pass 20 Sep 2011 80,808 miles

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

both front tyres worn low on inner edges

corrosion in nearside rear outer sill

rear number plate in very poor condition

slight cracking in offside front tyre tread

Fail 19 Sep 2011 80,801 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

both front tyres worn low on inner edges

corrosion in nearside rear outer sill

rear number plate in very poor condition

slight cracking in offside front tyre tread

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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N385 FHE is a 1999 Mitsubishi Fto in Black with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 N385 FHE, 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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N385 FHE is a 1999 Mitsubishi Fto, first registered on 1 October 1999.

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