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M426 UDP

1997 Mitsubishi Fto

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jul 2026
Tests13 (6 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate46.2%

Mileage

124,507 mi
Last recorded124,507 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2025
Typical for 1997 Mitsubishi Fto103,772 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM426 UDP
MakeMitsubishi
ModelFto
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2025 124,507 miles

emissions tested default vehicle/engine not on data base

Fail 4 Jul 2025 124,507 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 18 Jul 2024 222,603 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

decelerometer test carried out as vehicle will not fit safely in brake tester

emissions carried out on default as no engine no in database

Fail 18 Jul 2024 222,603 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Position lamp showing red light to the front (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

decelerometer test carried out as vehicle will not fit safely in brake tester

emissions carried out on default as no engine no in database

Pass 19 Jul 2023 222,603 miles

Emissions tested as default no engine no on database

Fail 18 Jul 2023 222,603 miles

Position lamp showing red light to the front (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Emissions tested as default no engine no on database

Pass 27 Jan 2022 222,603 miles

handbrake lever has little reserve travel

Fail 27 Jan 2022 222,603 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

handbrake lever has little reserve travel

Pass 25 Jan 2021
Fail 25 Jan 2021

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 11 Jan 2021

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 6 Jan 2021

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Central Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Inner Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale missing (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Road wheel more than one fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Road wheel more than one fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Road wheel more than one fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Road wheel more than one fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 23 Mar 2006 120,681 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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M426 UDP is a 1997 Mitsubishi Fto in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 46.2%.

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 M426 UDP, 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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M426 UDP is a 1997 Mitsubishi Fto, first registered on 4 December 1997.

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