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M197 MYW

1994 Mitsubishi Fto

Silver Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

93,750 mi
Last recorded93,750 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2012
Typical for 1994 Mitsubishi Fto108,370 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM197 MYW
MakeMitsubishi
ModelFto
Year1994
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2012 93,750 miles

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

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Oil leak

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

both rear tyres slightly out of shape

Pass 13 Apr 2011 90,714 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2010 78,273 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2009 76,442 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Feb 2009 76,438 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside 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)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2008 72,112 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2007 66,773 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2006 61,451 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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M197 MYW is a 1994 Mitsubishi Fto in Silver with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 M197 MYW, 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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What year was M197 MYW registered?

M197 MYW is a 1994 Mitsubishi Fto, first registered on 31 December 1994.

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