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M209 RCY

2006 Mitsubishi Fto

Black Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

201,208 mi
Last recorded201,208 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2015
Typical for 2006 Mitsubishi Fto98,540 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM209 RCY
MakeMitsubishi
ModelFto
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Fail 22 Jun 2015 201,208 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 17 Dec 2013 184,341 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 10 May 2012 172,749 miles
Fail 8 May 2012 172,749 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2011 167,179 miles
Fail 4 May 2011 167,179 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 12 Apr 2010 159,732 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Oil leak

advs on rear brake low effet

travel in handbrake

Pass 11 Oct 2008 149,072 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2008 148,973 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Oil leak

Pass 27 Oct 2007 142,108 miles

ADVISE FRONT NUMBER PLATE HAS STONECHIP CRACK

ADVISE REAR ANTIROLL BAR BUSHES SLIGHT WEAR

ADVISE REAR ANTIROLL BAR LINK ARMS SLIGHT WEAR

Pass 16 Nov 2006 128,729 miles

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

Fail 17 Oct 2006 128,644 miles

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

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 13 Apr 2006 119,438 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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M209 RCY is a 2006 Mitsubishi Fto in Black with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

Across all 2006 Mitsubishi Fto models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.8% with a typical mileage of 98,540 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 M209 RCY, 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 20 years old, this Mitsubishi Fto is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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M209 RCY is a 2006 Mitsubishi Fto, first registered on 19 April 2006.

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