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P721 LJM

2002 Mitsubishi Fto

Black Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

181,878 mi
Last recorded181,878 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2012
Typical for 2002 Mitsubishi Fto102,976 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP721 LJM
MakeMitsubishi
ModelFto
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2012 181,878 miles

EXCESSIVE ENGINE OIL LEAK

FRONT CROSS MEMBER/RADIATOR SUPPORT PANEL CORRODED

REAR METAL BRAKE PIPES CORRODED

REAR TYRES BALD INSIDE EDGES

SLIGHT RATTLE/KNOCK FROM SUSPENSION ALROUND

Fail 16 Mar 2012 181,877 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

EXCESSIVE ENGINE OIL LEAK

FRONT CROSS MEMBER/RADIATOR SUPPORT PANEL CORRODED

REAR BRAKE PADS LOW

REAR METAL BRAKE PIPES CORRODED

REAR TYRES BALD INSIDE EDGES

SLIGHT RATTLE/KNOCK FROM SUSPENSION ALROUND

Pass 11 May 2011 172,071 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

attention to tyres required

both rear service brake efficiency's poor

corrosion in front to rear brake pipe/s

offside rear brake disc poor condition

offside rear brake pipe recommend repositioning

offside rear tyre worn to legal limit at time of test (on inner edge)

Pass 27 Apr 2010 162,156 miles

rear brake pads are low, rear exhaust is touching chassis, rear service brake reading low

Fail 27 Apr 2010 162,150 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

rear brake pads are low, rear exhaust is touching chassis, rear service brake reading low

Pass 2 May 2009 151,632 miles
Fail 1 May 2009 151,620 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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

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

stonechip in screen, oil leak from engine, power steering pipes are damp, slight play in both front antiroll bar links

Pass 27 May 2008 140,820 miles
Fail 22 May 2008 140,699 miles

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

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

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

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

chip in screen, oil leak engine, play in nearside and offside of rack, play in both front anti roll bar bushes.

Pass 17 May 2007 130,644 miles

Rack is worn off side †Front brake pads are low †Rear antiroll bar mounting bushes are worn †Rear hubs top and bottom bushes are worn and near to a failure †Rear brakes not working together

Pass 15 May 2006 118,606 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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P721 LJM is a 2002 Mitsubishi Fto in Black with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 2002 Mitsubishi Fto models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.4% with a typical mileage of 102,976 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 P721 LJM, 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 24 years old, this Mitsubishi Fto is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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P721 LJM is a 2002 Mitsubishi Fto, first registered on 23 September 2002.

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