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N440 LAG

1996 Mitsubishi Fto

Red Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2013
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

154,546 mi
Last recorded154,546 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2012
Typical for 1996 Mitsubishi Fto96,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN440 LAG
MakeMitsubishi
ModelFto
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2012 154,546 miles
Pass 2 May 2012 151,931 miles

rear axle bushes slightly weak

Pass 4 Apr 2011 150,331 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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)

slight oil leak

various brake pipes starting to corrode

Fail 24 Feb 2011 150,327 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Battery charging light on

Both rear brake discs corroded

Diff size tyres front & rear axle

Pass 19 Jun 2009 145,063 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 21 May 2008 118,579 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 12 Jun 2007 95,329 miles

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (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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N440 LAG is a 1996 Mitsubishi Fto in Red with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 N440 LAG, 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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N440 LAG is a 1996 Mitsubishi Fto, first registered on 28 February 1996.

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