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N491 RCD

1999 Mitsubishi Fto

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2022
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

230,062 mi
Last recorded230,062 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2021
Typical for 1999 Mitsubishi Fto107,561 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN491 RCD
MakeMitsubishi
ModelFto
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2021 230,062 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive anti roll bar mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive anti roll bar mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 Mar 2020 226,031 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2019 218,286 miles

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2018 214,778 miles

Rear discs surface corrosion

Pass 3 Apr 2017 212,809 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2017 212,675 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

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

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

Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (1.3.2e)

Pass 12 Mar 2016 208,407 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2015 201,634 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2014 196,412 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

rear discs corroded

Pass 23 Mar 2013 190,767 miles

rear discs corroded

Pass 23 Mar 2012 187,889 miles

offside rear tyre cracked not showing cord

rear discs corroded

Pass 25 Mar 2011 183,850 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 6 Mar 2010 177,936 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 6 Mar 2010 177,936 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2009 173,230 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

osr chassis rail corroding

Pass 1 Apr 2008 170,056 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2007 165,806 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2006 159,268 miles

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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N491 RCD is a 1999 Mitsubishi Fto in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 N491 RCD, 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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What year was N491 RCD registered?

N491 RCD is a 1999 Mitsubishi Fto, first registered on 27 April 1999.

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The MOT history for N491 RCD shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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