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R221 BLC

2008 Mitsubishi Fto

White Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2016
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

142,845 mi
Last recorded142,845 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2015
Typical for 2008 Mitsubishi Fto103,747 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR221 BLC
MakeMitsubishi
ModelFto
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Fail 27 Mar 2015 142,845 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 27 Mar 2015 142,845 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2014 130,772 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Fail 16 Jan 2014 130,597 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2013 122,449 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Feb 2013 122,437 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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 10 Feb 2012 104,486 miles

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

front pads showing wear

nearside front anti-roll bar link dust boot slightly deteriorated

rear pads showing wear

Pass 15 Feb 2011 86,032 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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R221 BLC is a 2008 Mitsubishi Fto in White with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 R221 BLC, 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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R221 BLC is a 2008 Mitsubishi Fto, first registered on 1 June 2008.

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