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R501 GJL

2009 Mitsubishi Fto

Red Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2021
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

155,641 mi
Last recorded155,641 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2020
Typical for 2009 Mitsubishi Fto98,293 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR501 GJL
MakeMitsubishi
ModelFto
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2020 155,641 miles

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

Vehicle modified for track use

Fail 30 Mar 2020 155,641 miles

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

Vehicle modified for track use

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 16 Mar 2019 151,442 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

vehicle modified for track use

Pass 15 Dec 2017 150,276 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2017 150,276 miles

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 22 Dec 2016 146,573 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2015 139,324 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2014 135,394 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2013 13,239 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Front Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

power stearing belt worn advise

Pass 8 Oct 2012 124,390 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 5 Oct 2012 124,390 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2011 120,139 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2011 119,603 miles

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

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

Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

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

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)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 16 Aug 2010 112,542 miles

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

Fail 10 Aug 2010 112,542 miles

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 11 Aug 2009 108,516 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2009 108,516 miles

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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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R501 GJL is a 2009 Mitsubishi Fto in Red with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

Across all 2009 Mitsubishi Fto models, the average MOT pass rate is 60.9% with a typical mileage of 98,293 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 R501 GJL, 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 17 years old, this Mitsubishi Fto is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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R501 GJL is a 2009 Mitsubishi Fto, first registered on 21 August 2009.

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