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M957 FYJ

1997 Mitsubishi Fto

Red Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2023
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

235,344 mi
Last recorded235,344 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2022
Typical for 1997 Mitsubishi Fto103,772 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM957 FYJ
MakeMitsubishi
ModelFto
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2022 235,344 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2021 233,186 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced and offside (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 19 Oct 2020 232,652 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

under body corrosion

Fail 19 Oct 2020 232,652 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

under body corrosion

Pass 19 Oct 2019 231,224 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2018 228,102 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2017 224,819 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2016 221,123 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2015 216,714 miles

oil leak

Fail 21 Nov 2015 216,714 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

oil leak

Pass 29 Nov 2014 209,983 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

front and rear suspension components corroded

Pass 12 Mar 2008 208,681 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2008 208,681 miles

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

o/s and n/s rear chassis by trailing arm tie bar mounts corroding but not yet excesive and weakend

os/front inner wing corroding but not yet excesive

Pass 12 Mar 2007 195,927 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2006 179,911 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

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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M957 FYJ is a 1997 Mitsubishi Fto in Red with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 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 M957 FYJ, 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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What year was M957 FYJ registered?

M957 FYJ is a 1997 Mitsubishi Fto, first registered on 15 December 1997.

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