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N978 SGY

2001 Mitsubishi Fto

Silver Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2019
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

94,119 mi
Last recorded94,119 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2018
Typical for 2001 Mitsubishi Fto100,267 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN978 SGY
MakeMitsubishi
ModelFto
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2018 94,119 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Apr 2016 94,012 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2014 92,028 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2013 89,667 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

both rear tyre wearing slight out of shape inner edge

headlamp lenses deteriorated resuiting poor beam image & may caues dazzle to on comming traffic

nearside chass rail slight damage

Fail 12 Aug 2013 89,624 miles

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

both rear tyre wearing slight out of shape inner edge

headlamp lenses deteriorated resuiting poor beam image & may caues dazzle to on comming traffic

nearside chass rail slight damage

Pass 10 Aug 2012 82,194 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2012 82,194 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 May 2011 81,083 miles
Fail 16 May 2011 81,053 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 5 May 2010 78,890 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2010 78,876 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

damage to nearside floorpan chassis rail

Fail 14 Jun 2007 68,574 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 14 Jun 2007 68,574 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2006 58,928 miles

floor section damaged n/s area needs attention

front anti roll bar bushes small movement

front pads getting low on material

o/s head lamp glass misted

rear antiroll bar link rod bushes starting to crack

small dent o/s rear road wheel inner rim

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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N978 SGY is a 2001 Mitsubishi Fto in Silver with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

Across all 2001 Mitsubishi Fto models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.1% with a typical mileage of 100,267 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 N978 SGY, 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 25 years old, this Mitsubishi Fto is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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N978 SGY is a 2001 Mitsubishi Fto, first registered on 23 July 2001.

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