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M28 XHY

1997 Mitsubishi Fto

Silver Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

155,454 mi
Last recorded155,454 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2009
Typical for 1997 Mitsubishi Fto103,772 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM28 XHY
MakeMitsubishi
ModelFto
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2009 155,454 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2009 155,333 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Steering component mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.2.C.1h)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 14 Nov 2008 149,057 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2008 149,052 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Fail 30 May 2008 149,025 miles

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

Nearside Front 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)

Oil leak

rear of vehicle is very rusty but only holed at places where failed inspection

Pass 23 May 2007 146,181 miles

osf inner wing corroded

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 17 May 2006 140,538 miles

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

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

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

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

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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M28 XHY is a 1997 Mitsubishi Fto in Silver with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1997 Mitsubishi Fto models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.3% with a typical mileage of 103,772 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 M28 XHY, 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 29 years old, this Mitsubishi Fto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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M28 XHY is a 1997 Mitsubishi Fto, first registered on 12 November 1997.

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