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K40 FTO

1998 Mitsubishi Fto

Silver Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2023
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

117,572 mi
Last recorded117,572 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2022
Typical for 1998 Mitsubishi Fto116,989 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK40 FTO
MakeMitsubishi
ModelFto
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2022 117,572 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2021 117,393 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2016 116,416 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2016 116,395 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 5 Oct 2015 114,977 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt drop link (2.4.G.2)

oil leak

Pass 7 Oct 2014 113,617 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 7 Oct 2013 110,662 miles

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

fresh under sealnt to under body

Pass 26 Jan 2012 103,483 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 26 Jan 2011 92,561 miles

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

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

Oil leak

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

goodridge hoses fitted

Pass 20 Jan 2010 133,114 miles

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

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

surface rust to under body

Pass 21 Jan 2009 113,203 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2007 103,604 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2007 103,600 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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

adv fuel pip4es corroding †adv exhaust system corroding

Pass 21 Jul 2006 103,405 miles

Nearside Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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K40 FTO is a 1998 Mitsubishi Fto in Silver with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 1998 Mitsubishi Fto models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.9% with a typical mileage of 116,989 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 K40 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 28 years old, this Mitsubishi Fto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was K40 FTO registered?

K40 FTO is a 1998 Mitsubishi Fto, first registered on 24 August 1998.

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