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P165 FEP

2008 Mitsubishi Fto

Black Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2014
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

127,249 mi
Last recorded127,249 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2013
Typical for 2008 Mitsubishi Fto103,747 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP165 FEP
MakeMitsubishi
ModelFto
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2013 127,249 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

corrosion to outer sills

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 17 Jul 2013 127,230 miles

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

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

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (1.3.2e)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

corrosion to outer sills

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 16 Jul 2012 123,304 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2012 123,304 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2011 118,771 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2010 113,938 miles

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 13 Jul 2009 108,821 miles

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 brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 14 Jul 2008 103,133 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

n/s/r tyre slighly deteriorating

Fail 8 Jul 2008 103,132 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Rear Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

n/s/r tyre slighly deteriorating

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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P165 FEP is a 2008 Mitsubishi Fto in Black with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 P165 FEP, 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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P165 FEP is a 2008 Mitsubishi Fto, first registered on 16 July 2008.

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