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R80 FTO

2000 Mitsubishi Fto

Black Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

76,526 mi
Last recorded76,526 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2013
Typical for 2000 Mitsubishi Fto106,389 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR80 FTO
MakeMitsubishi
ModelFto
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2013 76,526 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2013 76,521 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)

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

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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)

Offside Rear position lamp too bright (wrong bulb)

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear view deteriorated due to rear glass tinted

Pass 21 Aug 2012 75,323 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil leak

Fail 20 Aug 2012 75,323 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)

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil leak

Pass 1 Aug 2011 72,533 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2011 72,533 miles

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

Nearside Rear Torsion bar slight play at an end fixing (2.4.E.2)

Offside Rear Torsion bar slight play at an end fixing (2.4.E.2)

Pass 6 Aug 2010 69,564 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2010 59,563 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

Pass 13 Aug 2009 64,706 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2008 61,139 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2007 56,972 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2007 56,972 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 29 Jul 2006 53,755 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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R80 FTO is a 2000 Mitsubishi Fto in Black with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

Across all 2000 Mitsubishi Fto models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.3% with a typical mileage of 106,389 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 R80 FTO, 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 26 years old, this Mitsubishi Fto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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R80 FTO is a 2000 Mitsubishi Fto, first registered on 23 February 2000.

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