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M18 FTO

1998 Mitsubishi Fto

Silver Petrol 1834cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2020
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

201,378 mi
Last recorded201,378 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2019
Typical for 1998 Mitsubishi Fto116,989 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM18 FTO
MakeMitsubishi
ModelFto
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,834cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2019 201,378 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2019 201,277 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 1 Mar 2018 199,637 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2018 199,530 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Pass 1 Mar 2017 197,731 miles

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil n/s/f (2.7.3)

Fail 24 Feb 2017 197,731 miles

Anti-roll bar insecure n/s/f (2.4.G.1)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint o/s/f (2.5.B.1a)

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil n/s/f (2.7.3)

Pass 26 Feb 2016 196,015 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2016 195,990 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits fa[l (7.3.D.3)

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

Pass 27 Feb 2015 194,031 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2015 194,031 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 20 Feb 2014 191,889 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2014 191,889 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 20 Feb 2013 189,623 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Inner Front Upper Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Inner Rear Upper Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 15 Feb 2012 187,310 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2012 187,310 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2011 185,144 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Feb 2010 182,416 miles

Offside Inner Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 19 Feb 2009 180,179 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2008 177,566 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2008 177,566 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Pass 28 Mar 2007 174,913 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 27 Mar 2006 172,188 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2006 172,188 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Inner Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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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M18 FTO is a 1998 Mitsubishi Fto in Silver with a 1,834cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 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 M18 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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M18 FTO is a 1998 Mitsubishi Fto, first registered on 1 May 1998.

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