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M97 OEL

2006 Mitsubishi Fto

Black Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2020
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

132,980 mi
Last recorded132,980 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2019
Typical for 2006 Mitsubishi Fto98,540 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM97 OEL
MakeMitsubishi
ModelFto
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2019 132,980 miles

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2016 126,488 miles

Subframe mounting prescribed area modified, but not inappropriately n/s and o/s inner wings front (2.4.A.3)

Fail 28 Jan 2016 126,482 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Nearside and offside front inner wings (2.4.A.3)

Pass 24 Oct 2014 124,874 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2014 124,866 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 26 Oct 2013 123,615 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2012 122,289 miles

n/s/r brake and parking brake require attention

rear section of exhaust in poor condition

Fail 21 Apr 2012 122,285 miles

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Oil leak

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

nearside front worn low on edges

Pass 7 Apr 2011 121,835 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Oil leak

Fail 4 Apr 2011 121,681 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (1.7.4a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 21 Apr 2010 116,816 miles

Offside inner track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Pass 26 Feb 2009 113,874 miles

play in o/s/r anti roll bar link ball joint.....

wipers smear........

Fail 26 Feb 2009 113,874 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

play in o/s/r anti roll bar link ball joint.....

wipers smear........

Pass 16 Feb 2008 111,234 miles

exhaust corroding....

oil leaks...

Fail 16 Feb 2008 111,234 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

exhaust corroding....

oil leaks...

Pass 7 Mar 2007 107,408 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2007 107,357 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Slight play in offside rear anti-roll bar drop link.

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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M97 OEL is a 2006 Mitsubishi Fto in Black with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

Across all 2006 Mitsubishi Fto models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.8% with a typical mileage of 98,540 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 M97 OEL, 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 20 years old, this Mitsubishi Fto is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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M97 OEL is a 2006 Mitsubishi Fto, first registered on 20 March 2006.

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