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N973 RCD

2000 Mitsubishi Fto

Red Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

184,143 mi
Last recorded184,143 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2013
Typical for 2000 Mitsubishi Fto106,389 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN973 RCD
MakeMitsubishi
ModelFto
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2013 184,143 miles

n/s/f tyre outer edge worn

Pass 17 Oct 2012 175,354 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

battery insecure

both rear number plate lights faded

clutch pedal rubber on floor

evidence of cv gaitor securing clip replacement (grease)

poor repair to o/s/f inner wing

rear number plate cracked

steering rack gaitor twisted on n/s

Fail 9 Oct 2012 175,133 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

battery insecure

both rear number plate lights faded

rear number plate cracked

Pass 7 Oct 2011 166,280 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2010 153,897 miles

both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Fail 14 Oct 2009 141,023 miles

Battery insecure

Nearside Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

brake fluid level low

Pass 14 Oct 2009 141,023 miles

Battery insecure

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

brake fluid level low

Pass 6 Oct 2008 138,407 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2007 119,612 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2007 119,612 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 19 Oct 2006 99,459 miles

both front tyres are wearing on outer edge

both rear tyres are wearing on inner edge

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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N973 RCD is a 2000 Mitsubishi Fto in Red with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 2000 Mitsubishi Fto models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.3% with a typical mileage of 106,389 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 N973 RCD, 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 26 years old, this Mitsubishi Fto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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N973 RCD is a 2000 Mitsubishi Fto, first registered on 5 January 2000.

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