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S878 AKP

2000 Mitsubishi Fto

Black Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2016
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

Typical for 2000 Mitsubishi Fto106,389 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS878 AKP
MakeMitsubishi
ModelFto
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2015

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 3 Feb 2014 175,098 miles

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

oil leak from engine

Pass 1 Feb 2013 169,494 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2013 169,494 miles

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

Steering wheel in a condition that hampers proper control (2.1.1)

Pass 21 May 2011 147,746 miles
Fail 20 May 2011 147,746 miles

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

N/S/F Headlight slightly dim

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

Oil leak

Pass 20 May 2010 120,987 miles
Fail 19 May 2010 120,987 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2008 116,537 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 24 Oct 2008 116,534 miles

Offside Rear Brake linkage has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

a lot of parking brake travel

Pass 3 Oct 2007 106,612 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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S878 AKP is a 2000 Mitsubishi Fto in Black with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 S878 AKP, 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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S878 AKP is a 2000 Mitsubishi Fto, first registered on 1 September 2000.

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