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X608 ECE

2001 Mitsubishi Fto

Black Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2022
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

96,858 mi
Last recorded96,858 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2021
Typical for 2001 Mitsubishi Fto100,267 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX608 ECE
MakeMitsubishi
ModelFto
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2021 96,858 miles

Both rear service brake poor operation

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Both rear chassis (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 18 Jun 2021 96,858 miles

Both rear service brake poor operation

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Both rear chassis (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 22 Feb 2018 96,509 miles

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

Front and rear discs corroded.

Steering rack slight play

Fail 14 Feb 2018 96,509 miles

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

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Front and rear discs corroded.

Steering rack slight play

Pass 24 Aug 2015 95,917 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2015 95,917 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2014 95,361 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both front steering arms have play

Pass 1 Aug 2013 93,507 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2012 90,460 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2011 86,879 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2011 86,879 miles

Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

rear chassis corroded

Pass 19 Jul 2010 82,340 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2009 74,393 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

registration plate fitted to the front does not have black characters on a white background (6.3.2a)

Pass 3 Aug 2009 74,393 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 4 Aug 2008 64,802 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

Fail 4 Aug 2008 64,802 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 13 Jul 2007 54,615 miles

front brake pads getting low

rear metal brake pipes becoming corroded

rear metal fuel pipes becoming corroded

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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X608 ECE is a 2001 Mitsubishi Fto in Black with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

Across all 2001 Mitsubishi Fto models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.1% with a typical mileage of 100,267 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 X608 ECE, 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 25 years old, this Mitsubishi Fto is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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X608 ECE is a 2001 Mitsubishi Fto, first registered on 12 January 2001.

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