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N771 RCD

1999 Mitsubishi Fto

Blue Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2010
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

96,437 mi
Last recorded96,437 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2009
Typical for 1999 Mitsubishi Fto107,561 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN771 RCD
MakeMitsubishi
ModelFto
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2009 96,437 miles

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE CRACKING ON INNER SIDE WALL

OIL LEAK OFFSIDE OF ENGINE

Fail 11 Jun 2009 96,433 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 emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

engine oil leak

nearside front tyre cracking on inner side wall

Fail 18 May 2009 96,430 miles

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

Nearside Outer Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

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

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

Battery insecure

Fail 28 Apr 2009 96,357 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

registration plate character(s) sloping (6.3.4b)

all brake discs in poor condition

Pass 10 Apr 2007 88,626 miles

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Oil leak

Pass 10 Apr 2006 80,414 miles

both front shocks damp

slight hand brake travell

slight play in both rear antiroll bar bushes

Fail 11 Mar 2006 79,534 miles

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

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

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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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N771 RCD is a 1999 Mitsubishi Fto in Blue with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

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 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 N771 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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N771 RCD is a 1999 Mitsubishi Fto, first registered on 27 August 1999.

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