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R700 FTO

2009 Mitsubishi Fto

White Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2025
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

148,447 mi
Last recorded148,447 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2024
Typical for 2009 Mitsubishi Fto98,293 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR700 FTO
MakeMitsubishi
ModelFto
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2024 148,447 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2024 148,433 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 20 Oct 2023 148,254 miles
Fail 31 May 2023 148,241 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 9 Jun 2022 148,254 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Jun 2022 148,197 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2021 145,937 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Jun 2021 145,937 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 May 2015 145,598 miles

Oil leak

Pass 15 May 2014 144,576 miles
Fail 2 May 2014 144,565 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2013 142,472 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2012 132,918 miles

Oil leak

Fail 12 Apr 2012 132,918 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)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Oil leak

Pass 14 Apr 2011 119,902 miles

Alternator belt poor condition

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

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Oil leak from rear of engine, possible cam cover gasket

Pass 6 May 2010 106,012 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Apr 2010 106,010 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2009 93,103 miles

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)

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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R700 FTO is a 2009 Mitsubishi Fto in White with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 R700 FTO, 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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R700 FTO is a 2009 Mitsubishi Fto, first registered on 7 May 2009.

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