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M170 VRB

2003 Mitsubishi Fto

Red Petrol 1830cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2017
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

96,530 mi
Last recorded96,530 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2016
Typical for 2003 Mitsubishi Fto96,562 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM170 VRB
MakeMitsubishi
ModelFto
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,830cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2016 96,530 miles

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

Nearside Front Mudguard insecure ()

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

Fail 26 Aug 2016 96,530 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Mudguard insecure ()

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

Fail 13 Jul 2016 96,222 miles

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded both rear chassis (2.4.A.3)

Brake pipe slightly corroded all steel (3.6.B.2c)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

both sills & floors corroded

exhaust hangers broken

rear valance corroded

Pass 30 Jun 2015 87,188 miles

Rear panels & underside corroding

Pass 26 Jun 2014 79,085 miles

all chassis, sills & floors corroding

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

Pass 19 Jun 2013 68,210 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 20 Jun 2011 66,647 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2010 64,701 miles

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

front & rear brake discs slightly pitted

Fail 22 Jun 2010 64,701 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

front & rear brake discs slightly pitted

Pass 28 Mar 2007 64,157 miles

all tyres slight cracking on outside edges{not deep}

fuel pipes slight corrosion

Pass 1 Apr 2006 60,259 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 VRB is a 2003 Mitsubishi Fto in Red with a 1,830cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 2003 Mitsubishi Fto models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.2% with a typical mileage of 96,562 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 VRB, 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 23 years old, this Mitsubishi Fto is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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M170 VRB is a 2003 Mitsubishi Fto, first registered on 1 April 2003.

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