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N485 BRD

1998 Mitsubishi Fto

Blue Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2007
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

144,097 mi
Last recorded144,097 miles
Recorded on15 May 2006
Typical for 1998 Mitsubishi Fto116,989 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN485 BRD
MakeMitsubishi
ModelFto
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 May 2006 144,097 miles

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

oil leak

Fail 2 May 2006 144,086 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

Rear Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)

Rear Rear fog lamp switch insecure (1.3.1a)

ADV rear engine and gearbox mount broken loose from body and chassis.../engine leaking oil.../temperature coolant sensor registering a fault on cooling system....

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

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.4)

Pass 19 Dec 2005 141,905 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2005 141,905 miles

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

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

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

corrsion tochassis legs closers pans,suspension mounts

very little handbrake reserve lever travel

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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N485 BRD is a 1998 Mitsubishi Fto in Blue with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1998 Mitsubishi Fto models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.9% with a typical mileage of 116,989 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 N485 BRD, 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 28 years old, this Mitsubishi Fto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was N485 BRD registered?

N485 BRD is a 1998 Mitsubishi Fto, first registered on 24 September 1998.

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