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Mitsubishi FTO

Purple and Black · Petrol · 1995 · 1,999 cc

L3 RYUMOT history

L3 RYU is a purple and black petrol Mitsubishi FTO first used on 31 Dec 1995. Its MOT expired on 14 Jul 2024 and it has passed 14 of 20 MOT tests, with 119,879 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Jul 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 14 Jul 2024
Mileage
119,879 mi
At MOT on 15 Jul 2023
MOT tests
20
14 passed · 6 failed
Per year
3,175 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L3 RYU
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mitsubishi
Model
FTO
Colour
Purple and Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,999 cc
Year of manufacture
1995
First used
31 Dec 1995
MOT status
MOT expired on 14 Jul 2024
Latest MOT test
15 Jul 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

L3 RYU was last recorded at 119,879 miles on 15 Jul 2023, 400 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Jun 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
119,479 miles · 26 Jun 2021
Between the last two tests
400 miles
Average per year
3,175 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 119,879 miles
  • 2021 – 119,479 miles
  • 2018 – 119,015 miles
  • 2016 – 118,699 miles
  • 2015 – 117,789 miles
  • 2014 – 115,484 miles
  • 2013 – 113,727 miles
  • 2010 – 85,397 miles
  • 2009 – 81,188 miles
  • 2008 – 71,597 miles
  • 2007 – 67,686 miles
  • 2006 – 65,094 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass119,879 miles
  • MinorDirection indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryGearbox mounting defective
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryGeneral corrosion underneath overall covered by underseal

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

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

    Failure2 MOTs, 2010–2015

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

    Failure2 MOTs, 2010–2015

Full MOT history

20 tests since 13 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass119,879 miles (+400)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    119,879 miles
    Test number
    893425259573
    • MinorDirection indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))
    • AdvisoryGearbox mounting defective
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryGeneral corrosion underneath overall covered by underseal
  2. Pass119,479 miles3 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    119,479 miles
    Test number
    587134489140
    • MinorDirection indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))
    • MinorFront Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle has general rust and corrosion underneath overall
  3. Fail119,479 miles (+464)5 repaired3 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,479 miles
    Test number
    164352857562
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testNearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • Repaired at testSteering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • Repaired at testWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorDirection indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))
    • MinorFront Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle has general rust and corrosion underneath overall
  4. Pass119,015 miles (+316)3 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    119,015 miles
    Test number
    639674745696
    • MinorFront Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorRear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))
  5. Pass118,699 miles (+910)11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    118,699 miles
    Test number
    106354948291
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryBoth front and rear sills corroded but not excessive
    • AdvisoryFull exhaust system corroded and deteriorated/worn
    • AdvisoryGeneral rust and corrosion under vehicle at some places
    • AdvisoryUnder seal used under vehicle
  6. Pass117,789 miles (+15)4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    117,789 miles
    Test number
    506151735272
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • NoteMiddle exhaust section corroded.
    • NoteRear brake pipes showing slight corrosion.
  7. Fail117,774 miles (+2,290)15 failures3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,774 miles
    Test number
    295073125257
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureFront Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (1.1.C.1a)
    • FailureRear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
    • FailureRear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
  8. Pass115,484 miles (+1,757)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    115,484 miles
    Test number
    637396214223
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
  9. Pass113,727 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2014
    Odometer
    113,727 miles
    Test number
    139992953176
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
  10. Fail113,727 miles11 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,727 miles
    Test number
    207482253117
    • FailureFront Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureNearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureOffside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
  11. Pass87,708 km (+2,248)1 advisory5 notes
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    87,708 km
    Test number
    385990681418
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteChips on screen
    • NoteCondition & security of rear fog lamp
    • NoteCorosion throughout underbody
    • NoteThis vehicle is on seriously damage marker with d.v.l.a.
    • NoteWear to both front tyres on edges
  12. Pass85,460 km
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    85,460 km
    Test number
    203466280256

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail85,397 miles (+2,102)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,397 miles
    Test number
    730680270229
    • FailureAll position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
  14. Pass83,295 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    83,295 miles
    Test number
    934166750085

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail83,291 miles (+19)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,291 miles
    Test number
    403066150010
    • FailureRear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
    • NoteEmissions taken from pre 1973 on 3.5 due to no data
  16. Fail83,272 miles (+2,084)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,272 miles
    Test number
    864584250000
    • FailureRear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
  17. Pass81,188 miles (+9,591)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    81,188 miles
    Test number
    452597439084
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  18. Pass71,597 miles (+3,911)
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    71,597 miles
    Test number
    373525248005

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass67,686 miles (+2,592)
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    67,686 miles
    Test number
    242060897022

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass65,094 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    65,094 miles
    Test number
    632703206128
    • NoteO/s/f fog light inop

Questions about L3 RYU

Does L3 RYU currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L3 RYU expired on 14 Jul 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L3 RYU?
The MOT on L3 RYU expired on 14 Jul 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L3 RYU done?
L3 RYU was recorded at 119,879 miles at its MOT on 15 Jul 2023, an average of 3,175 miles a year.
Has L3 RYU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L3 RYU has failed 6 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Jun 2021.
Has the mileage on L3 RYU ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on L3 RYU find?
L3 RYU passed its latest MOT on 15 Jul 2023 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute; gearbox mounting defective; rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material, and 1 more.

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