
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
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.
- 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
- 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
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.
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
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
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
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))
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
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.
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)
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)
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)
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)
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
Pass85,460 km
- MOT expiry
- 12 Oct 2011
- Odometer
- 85,460 km
- Test number
- 203466280256
No defects or advisories recorded.
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)
Pass83,295 miles
- MOT expiry
- 24 Feb 2011
- Odometer
- 83,295 miles
- Test number
- 934166750085
No defects or advisories recorded.
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
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)
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)
Pass71,597 miles (+3,911)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Feb 2009
- Odometer
- 71,597 miles
- Test number
- 373525248005
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass67,686 miles (+2,592)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Apr 2008
- Odometer
- 67,686 miles
- Test number
- 242060897022
No defects or advisories recorded.
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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