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M181 BTU

1999 Mitsubishi Fto

Silver Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2011
Tests10 (4 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

153,197 mi
Last recorded153,197 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2010
Typical for 1999 Mitsubishi Fto107,561 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM181 BTU
MakeMitsubishi
ModelFto
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

4 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2010 153,197 miles

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

plastic over sills unable to fully examine

Fail 5 Jan 2010 153,190 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Steering wheel retaining device insecure (2.1.6)

Coolant leak

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

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

offside and nearside floors corroded

offside and nearside rear chassis corroded

Fail 4 Jan 2010 153,144 miles

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

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

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

Upper Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)

Fail 31 Dec 2009 153,038 miles

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

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Upper Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)

Pass 17 Dec 2008 143,883 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2008 143,883 miles

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Fail 20 Nov 2008 143,783 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Steering wheel retaining device insecure (2.1.6)

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

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2007 138,007 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2007 138,006 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Nearside Front Wheel insecure (4.2.A.1c) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Oct 2006 126,025 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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M181 BTU is a 1999 Mitsubishi Fto in Silver with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

Across all 1999 Mitsubishi Fto models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.3% with a typical mileage of 107,561 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 M181 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 27 years old, this Mitsubishi Fto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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M181 BTU is a 1999 Mitsubishi Fto, first registered on 19 November 1999.

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