1994 Mitsubishi FTO 2.0L Petrol · M878 DBY
1994 Mitsubishi FTO (2.0L, petrol). First registered 31 Dec 1994. Recorded mileage 100,466 miles. MOT expired on 20 Jul 2026.
- Make & Model
- MITSUBISHI FTO
- Year / Origin
- 1994 · Manchester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 20 Jul 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 100,466 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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M878 DBY Key Findings
- 11 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 22/07/2025
- 100,466 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 8 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (16 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
M878 DBY MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
11 MOT tests are recorded for this 1994 Mitsubishi Fto (M878 DBY) between July 2006 and July 2025.
The record contains 9 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 22 July 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (16 issues), Brakes (6 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Bodywork (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 28 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))”; “Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural streng”; “Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural stren”.
M878 DBY Mileage History
- 24/07/200691,379 km
- 06/08/200794,767 km+3,388 km
- 12/08/200896,529 mi
- 12/08/200896,530 mi+1 mi
- 09/10/200998,777 mi+2,247 mi
- 08/10/201099,863 mi+1,086 mi
- 07/10/2011100,082 mi+219 mi
- 10/10/2012200,281 mi+100,199 mi
- 04/10/2013100,404 km
- 17/07/2025100,466 mi
- 22/07/2025100,466 mi
Average of roughly 478 miles per year across 11 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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