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M256 ELA

2000 Mitsubishi Fto

Silver Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2013
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

108,860 mi
Last recorded108,860 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2012
Typical for 2000 Mitsubishi Fto106,389 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM256 ELA
MakeMitsubishi
ModelFto
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2012 108,860 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2010 154,781 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2009 151,978 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2008 144,049 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

under body slightly corroded

Pass 22 Oct 2005 143,894 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2005 143,894 miles

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

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

exhaust has been repaired.

n/s/r tyre is on the limit.

nail stuck in n/s/f tyre and n/s/f tyre is close to the limit and worn on outer edge.

o/s/f tyre is close to the limit.

o/s/r tyre is worn on the inner edge.

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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M256 ELA is a 2000 Mitsubishi Fto in Silver with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 2000 Mitsubishi Fto models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.3% with a typical mileage of 106,389 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 M256 ELA, 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 26 years old, this Mitsubishi Fto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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M256 ELA is a 2000 Mitsubishi Fto, first registered on 20 June 2000.

Is M256 ELA safe to buy?

The MOT history for M256 ELA shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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