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N97 BRC

2005 Mitsubishi Fto

Black Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

139,191 mi
Last recorded139,191 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2010
Typical for 2005 Mitsubishi Fto103,425 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN97 BRC
MakeMitsubishi
ModelFto
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2010 139,191 miles

decelermeter used brake weight not known offside rear not locked

nearside headlamp tarnished headlamp paten weak

Fail 29 Nov 2010 139,189 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

nearside headlamp tarnished week headlamp patten

Pass 4 Dec 2009 118,611 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2009 118,611 miles

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)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 11 Apr 2008 94,960 miles

nsf and osf brake discs getting corroded on inner braking surfaces

nsr and osr tyre tread depths starting to wear low on edges

Fail 8 Apr 2008 94,926 miles

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

nsf and osf brake discs getting corroded on inner braking surfaces

nsr and osr tyre tread depths starting to wear low on edges

Pass 3 Apr 2007 87,201 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

nsf and osf indicator lamps located in slightly different positions

osr tyre tread depth wearing low on inner edge

Fail 3 Apr 2007 87,201 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

nsf and osf indicator lamps located in slightly different positions

osr tyre tread depth wearing low on inner edge

Pass 11 Apr 2006 72,495 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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N97 BRC is a 2005 Mitsubishi Fto in Black with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

Across all 2005 Mitsubishi Fto models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.7% with a typical mileage of 103,425 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 N97 BRC, 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 21 years old, this Mitsubishi Fto is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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N97 BRC is a 2005 Mitsubishi Fto, first registered on 1 May 2005.

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