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N381 DVR

1996 Mitsubishi Fto

Silver Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2017
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

90,813 mi
Last recorded90,813 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2016
Typical for 1996 Mitsubishi Fto96,396 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN381 DVR
MakeMitsubishi
ModelFto
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2016 90,813 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

all welding heavily covered with underseal

Pass 21 Dec 2013 90,795 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Dec 2013 90,795 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2011 90,626 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2011 90,626 miles

Nearside front anti-roll linkeage has slight play.

Offside inner tyre thread close to legal limit.

Slight corrosion on top suspension bush under bonnet.

nearside ball-joint has slight play.

nearside inner tyre thread close to legal limit.

Offside front inner steering rack CV boot split.

Pass 27 Oct 2010 89,336 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

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

radiator support corroded

underbody corrossion

Pass 5 Sep 2009 129,898 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2009 129,789 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front crossmember corroded

heavily undersealed

Pass 4 Sep 2008 129,385 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front and rear brake pipes corroded

front brake pipes under bonnet corroded require attention

handbrake requires adjustment

rear brake discs corroded

Fail 29 Aug 2008 129,384 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Rear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

front and rear brake pipes corroded

front brake pipes under bonnet corroded require attention

handbrake requires adjustment

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 26 Jul 2007 122,235 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2007 122,201 miles

Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

both rear tyres wearing unevenly

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

Pass 22 Jul 2006 105,890 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2006 105,890 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

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

TYRE SIZE 205/50/16 W

nearside rear tyre worn to 2mm on inner edge

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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N381 DVR is a 1996 Mitsubishi Fto in Silver with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

Across all 1996 Mitsubishi Fto models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.0% with a typical mileage of 96,396 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 N381 DVR, 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 30 years old, this Mitsubishi Fto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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N381 DVR is a 1996 Mitsubishi Fto, first registered on 31 December 1996.

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