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N433 MFR

1996 Mitsubishi Fto

Red Petrol 1830cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2011
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

166,585 mi
Last recorded166,585 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2010
Typical for 1996 Mitsubishi Fto96,396 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN433 MFR
MakeMitsubishi
ModelFto
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,830cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2010 166,585 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both sides rear chassis corroded

power steering pump noisey

Fail 9 Nov 2010 166,061 miles

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

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

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

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 30 Sep 2010 165,366 miles

brake pipes greased

exhaust noisy

Fail 21 Sep 2010 164,870 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

brake pipes greased

exhaust noisy

Pass 27 Aug 2009 146,088 miles

both front tyres wearing low.

heavy underbody corrosion.

oil leak on engine and gear box.

Fail 20 Aug 2009 145,724 miles

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

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

Both front tyres wearing low

Heavy underbody corrossion

Oil leak on engine and gearbox

Pass 19 Aug 2008 123,013 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2008 123,010 miles

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

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

Pass 11 May 2007 120,121 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2006 107,828 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

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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N433 MFR is a 1996 Mitsubishi Fto in Red with a 1,830cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 N433 MFR, 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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N433 MFR is a 1996 Mitsubishi Fto, first registered on 30 December 1996.

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