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N345 DRJ

1998 Mitsubishi Fto

Red Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2014
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

249,785 mi
Last recorded249,785 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2014
Typical for 1998 Mitsubishi Fto116,989 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN345 DRJ
MakeMitsubishi
ModelFto
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Fail 26 Nov 2014 249,785 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

both rear chassis corroded

o/s floor panel corroded

o/s sill to floor corroded

Pass 27 Nov 2013 241,795 miles

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

Fail 18 Nov 2013 241,783 miles

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

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

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 20 Nov 2012 228,984 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2011 223,990 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2010 216,879 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2009 207,640 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2008 199,266 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2007 191,245 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 19 Nov 2007 191,245 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Jan 2007 179,110 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2007 179,110 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 31 Jan 2006 161,473 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2006 160,710 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear front parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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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N345 DRJ is a 1998 Mitsubishi Fto in Red with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

Across all 1998 Mitsubishi Fto models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.9% with a typical mileage of 116,989 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 N345 DRJ, 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 28 years old, this Mitsubishi Fto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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N345 DRJ is a 1998 Mitsubishi Fto, first registered on 2 June 1998.

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