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M138 VDO

1994 Mitsubishi Fto

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

91,540 mi
Last recorded91,540 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2025
Typical for 1994 Mitsubishi Fto108,370 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM138 VDO
MakeMitsubishi
ModelFto
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2025 91,540 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end slightly misaligned (2.1.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced UNDERBODY (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2024 90,589 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2014 90,578 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2014 90,578 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 12 Jan 2013 90,575 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2010 77,594 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2009 67,912 miles

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

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

advise nearside front outer tyre wall slight damage

Fail 14 Jul 2009 67,912 miles

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

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

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

advise nearside front outer tyre wall slight damage

Pass 6 Aug 2008 63,144 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2007 60,683 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2006 58,685 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2005 56,239 miles

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

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

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

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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M138 VDO is a 1994 Mitsubishi Fto in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1994 Mitsubishi Fto models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.6% with a typical mileage of 108,370 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 M138 VDO, 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 32 years old, this Mitsubishi Fto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was M138 VDO registered?

M138 VDO is a 1994 Mitsubishi Fto, first registered on 31 December 1994.

Is M138 VDO safe to buy?

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