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M254 VJL

2008 Mitsubishi Fto

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2011
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

90,724 mi
Last recorded90,724 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2010
Typical for 2008 Mitsubishi Fto103,747 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM254 VJL
MakeMitsubishi
ModelFto
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2010 90,724 miles

Nearside 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)

Fail 9 Nov 2010 90,722 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

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 Oct 2009 79,783 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2009 79,755 miles

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 stroke width (6.3.4a)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2008 68,842 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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M254 VJL is a 2008 Mitsubishi Fto in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 2008 Mitsubishi Fto models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.1% with a typical mileage of 103,747 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 M254 VJL, 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 18 years old, this Mitsubishi Fto is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was M254 VJL registered?

M254 VJL is a 2008 Mitsubishi Fto, first registered on 26 September 2008.

Is M254 VJL safe to buy?

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