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N485 ALS

2008 Mitsubishi Fto

Black Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Oct 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

99,898 mi
Last recorded99,898 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Mitsubishi Fto103,747 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN485 ALS
MakeMitsubishi
ModelFto
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2025 99,898 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2024 95,337 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside rear sill corroded

Pass 11 Oct 2023 89,478 miles

Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear SILL WHEEL ARCH

Pass 16 Aug 2021 89,470 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2020 89,420 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2017 88,528 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

rusty underside

Pass 5 May 2015 87,977 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2014 87,891 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Offside Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 6 Sep 2013 82,693 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2013 82,108 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)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Aug 2012 73,614 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Pass 23 Aug 2011 69,233 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 17 May 2010 65,745 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 May 2009 62,062 miles
Fail 18 May 2009 62,061 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Apr 2008 57,141 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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N485 ALS is a 2008 Mitsubishi Fto in Black with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

Across all 2008 Mitsubishi Fto models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.1% with a typical mileage of 103,747 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 N485 ALS, 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 18 years old, this Mitsubishi Fto is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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N485 ALS is a 2008 Mitsubishi Fto, first registered on 17 April 2008.

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