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R982 LSC

1999 Mitsubishi Fto

Red Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2013
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

192,626 mi
Last recorded192,626 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2013
Typical for 1999 Mitsubishi Fto107,561 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR982 LSC
MakeMitsubishi
ModelFto
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Fail 28 Oct 2013 192,626 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 hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Front front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

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

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 14 Nov 2012 185,186 miles

FRONT DISCS WORN

GREASE AROUND BALL JOINTS

NEARSIDE FRONT HEADLAMP FADED

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE LOW

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

REAR DISCS WORN

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

UNDERSIDE PLUS COMPONENTS CORRODED

engine rough

oil leak

Pass 22 Oct 2011 174,001 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

corrosion in nearside rear chassis

corrosion in suspension arms generally

damage/corrossion to sump pan

nearside front tyre outer sidewall in very poor condition

nearside head lamp pattern defused

offside wiper blade in poor condition

plastic covers fitted to both outer sills

repairs of various quality

vehicle is corroded & holed in the following areas - both front floors to under sills, both rear centre chassis rails, nearside front outer sill

Fail 20 Oct 2011 173,994 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)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

advanced wear/free play in offside front suspension swivel ball joint recommend attention

corrosion in both rear suspension mounting brackets to chassis

corrosion in nearside rear chassis

corrosion in suspension arms generally

damage/corrossion to sump pan

nail in nearside front tyre & outer side wall poor condition

nearside front ABS ring half missing recommend attention

nearside head lamp pattern defused

offside wiper blade in poor condition

plastic covers fitted to both outer sills

repairs of various quality

vehicle is corroded & holed in the following areas - both front floors to under sills, both rear centre chassis rails, nearside front outer sill

Pass 16 Oct 2010 162,471 miles

handbrake travel is high and close to a failure, near side rear side not working (twin), engine sump is damaged excessively, steering rack is leaking, off side rack is worn, near side front shocker is weak

near side rear tyre pressure is low, both front tyres are low, front discs are excessively corroded, off side rear chassis leg is corroded

Fail 12 Oct 2010 162,446 miles

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

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)

handbrake travel is high and close to a failure, near side rear side not working (twin), engine sump is damaged excessively, steering rack is leaking, off side rack is worn, near side front shocker is weak

near side rear tyre pressure is low, both front tyres are low, front discs are excessively corroded, off side rear chassis leg is corroded

Pass 18 Aug 2009 150,249 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2009 149,758 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Brake back plate(s) securing device excessively deteriorated (3.5.1j)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

both rear suspension arms bushes worn and perished; off side rear chassis leg blisterd;rear brake discs pitted; general surface corrosion floor pan;

horn poor; near side rear 1 sidelight not working ;dual ; off side front inner wing blistered; damp around power steering pump;

Pass 24 Jul 2008 96,413 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2008 96,380 miles

Nearside Front Brake back plate(s) securing device excessively deteriorated (3.5.1j)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Brake back plate(s) securing device excessively deteriorated (3.5.1j)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

both rear wheel arches blisterd; both sills corroded

chips in screen; off side front shocker damp; both rear suspension arms front bushes perished; slight damage to off side front trye sidewall; both front tyres on limit; front brake discs corroded;front to rear brake pipes corroded;

Pass 11 Jun 2007 84,023 miles
Fail 11 May 2007 84,021 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively chafed (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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R982 LSC is a 1999 Mitsubishi Fto in Red with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 R982 LSC, 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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R982 LSC is a 1999 Mitsubishi Fto, first registered on 1 November 1999.

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