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M995 TNF

1997 Mitsubishi Fto

White Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2014
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

61,963 mi
Last recorded61,963 miles
Recorded on23 May 2013
Typical for 1997 Mitsubishi Fto103,772 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM995 TNF
MakeMitsubishi
ModelFto
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Fail 23 May 2013 61,963 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 May 2013 61,963 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2012 61,956 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

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

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

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

advanced to borderline corrosion in offside front suspension wishbone

corrosion in fuel filler/breather pipes

corrosion in nearside front under arch, both under sills

nearside front floor to under sill corroded & holed, just outside testable area

recommend new front number plate

Pass 2 Apr 2011 58,410 miles

N/S repeater dim

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

battery insecure

bodykit fitted

oil leak from engine

Fail 21 Mar 2011 58,410 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

N/S repeater dim

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

battery insecure

bodykit fitted

front brake discs excessively corroded

oil leak from engine

rear brake discs excessively corroded

Pass 10 Oct 2008 55,548 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2007 49,814 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2006 47,716 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2005 35,918 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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M995 TNF is a 1997 Mitsubishi Fto in White with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 M995 TNF, 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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M995 TNF is a 1997 Mitsubishi Fto, first registered on 2 December 1997.

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