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M170 BTU

1994 Mitsubishi Fto

Red Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

77,867 mi
Last recorded77,867 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2013
Typical for 1994 Mitsubishi Fto108,370 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM170 BTU
MakeMitsubishi
ModelFto
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2013 77,867 miles

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

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

underbody has corrosion

Pass 29 Feb 2012 77,861 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Feb 2011 69,899 miles

N/S/F seatbelt webbing twisted

O/S/R tyre wall has several cracks in wall

Fail 2 Feb 2011 69,899 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

N/S/F seatbelt webbing twisted

O/S/R tyre wall has several cracks in wall

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

Pass 2 Feb 2010 61,705 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2010 61,705 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)

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 12 Jan 2009 50,843 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2009 50,843 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 1 Nov 2007 47,490 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2006 46,100 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)

Pass 27 Oct 2005 44,065 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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M170 BTU is a 1994 Mitsubishi Fto in Red with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 M170 BTU, 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.

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M170 BTU is a 1994 Mitsubishi Fto, first registered on 31 December 1994.

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