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M524 BTU

1998 Mitsubishi Fto

Silver Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2013
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

141,428 mi
Last recorded141,428 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2012
Typical for 1998 Mitsubishi Fto116,989 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM524 BTU
MakeMitsubishi
ModelFto
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2012 141,428 miles

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

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

all brake disc's surface rust

exhaust has general deterioration

rear exhaust rubbers deteriorated

vehicle has general under body corrosion

Fail 2 Apr 2012 141,420 miles

Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

all brake disc's surface rust

exhaust has general deterioration

rear brakes imbalance

rear exhaust rubbers deteriorated

vehicle has general under body corrosion

Pass 27 Oct 2010 139,890 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2009 137,315 miles
Pass 24 May 2008 135,640 miles
Fail 21 May 2008 135,640 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 5 Jun 2007 130,594 miles
Pass 9 May 2006 122,159 miles
Fail 5 May 2006 122,157 miles

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

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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M524 BTU is a 1998 Mitsubishi Fto in Silver with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1998 Mitsubishi Fto models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.9% with a typical mileage of 116,989 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 M524 BTU, 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 28 years old, this Mitsubishi Fto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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M524 BTU is a 1998 Mitsubishi Fto, first registered on 13 May 1998.

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The MOT history for M524 BTU shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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