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S288 GVL

2009 Mitsubishi Fto

Black Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Dec 2026
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

Typical for 2009 Mitsubishi Fto98,293 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS288 GVL
MakeMitsubishi
ModelFto
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2025

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

slight play in steering rack inner joints

Pass 13 Nov 2024

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Nov 2024

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2023 118,086 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 7 Nov 2023 118,079 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill/wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill/wheelarch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 16 Nov 2022 117,424 miles

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Nov 2021 116,457 miles

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 9 Nov 2021

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

can not read mileage

Pass 17 Nov 2020 115,738 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2019 115,227 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2019 115,222 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2018 114,075 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2018 114,070 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt top and bottom (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt top and bottom (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2017 113,092 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2016 111,973 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2016 111,964 miles

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

Pass 28 Nov 2015 108,718 miles

coolant leak

Pass 13 Nov 2014 101,479 miles

nearside front tyre worn inner edge

Fail 13 Nov 2014 101,479 miles

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

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

nearside front tyre worn inner edge

Pass 6 Nov 2013 94,582 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2012 85,619 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2011 78,073 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 1 Dec 2011 78,073 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 18 Nov 2010 69,454 miles

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

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

brake pedal feels spongy, requires attention as soon as possible

Fail 17 Nov 2010 69,454 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

nearside rear park brake low effort 80kg

Pass 23 Nov 2009 96,008 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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S288 GVL is a 2009 Mitsubishi Fto in Black with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 S288 GVL, 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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S288 GVL is a 2009 Mitsubishi Fto, first registered on 27 November 2009.

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The MOT history for S288 GVL shows 26 tests with a 65.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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