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N517 LAG

1996 Mitsubishi Fto

Silver Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2022
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

90,686 mi
Last recorded90,686 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2021
Typical for 1996 Mitsubishi Fto96,396 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN517 LAG
MakeMitsubishi
ModelFto
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2021 90,686 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2019 90,153 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2019 89,924 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2018 87,296 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 11 Jun 2018 87,158 miles

Driver's airbag missing (7.1.5 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 4 Jul 2017 82,163 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2016 78,437 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2016 78,299 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 26 Jun 2015 74,900 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2015 74,748 miles

Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear reflector excessively deteriorated so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)

Oil leak

corrosion to roof

front pads getting low

nearside front tyre getting low wearing inner edge

rear lights tinted

steering rack damp

Pass 30 Jun 2014 66,878 miles

corrosion to roof

o/s/r anti roll bar upper bush deteriorated

rear lights heavily tinted

side repeaters tinted

steering rack damp, close to excessive

Fail 27 Jun 2014 66,842 miles

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

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e) DANGEROUS

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)

corrosion to roof

o/s/r anti roll bar upper bush deteriorated

rear lights heavily tinted

side repeaters tinted

steering rack damp, close to excessive

Pass 13 Jun 2013 58,579 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has a product on the light source but not adversely affecting light output (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has a product on the light source but not adversely affecting light output (1.1.A.3d)

arfte market HID kit fitted

emissions poor, co fast idle

rear light lenses tinted

Fail 12 Jun 2013 58,549 miles

Centre Stop lamp obscured more than 50% (1.2.1c)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has a product on the light source but not adversely affecting light output (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has a product on the light source but not adversely affecting light output (1.1.A.3d)

arfte market HID kit fitted

emissions poor, co fast idle

rear light lenses tinted

Pass 6 Jun 2012 46,413 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n/s/f tyre worn on edges

o/s/f tyre worn on edges

rear light lenses tinted

Fail 6 Jun 2012 46,413 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n/s/f tyre worn on edges

o/s/f tyre worn on edges

rear light lenses tinted

Pass 28 Jun 2011 41,682 miles

Temporary fuel cap fitted

rear exhaust box rubber mounting broken

Pass 1 Jul 2010 40,111 miles

imbalance rear brakes

Fail 22 Jun 2010 40,045 miles

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

imbalance rear brakes

Pass 25 Jun 2009 36,709 miles

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

both rear tyres tread cracking

Fail 25 Jun 2009 36,709 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear reflector not red in colour (1.5.1d)

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear reflector not red in colour (1.5.1d)

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

both rear tyres tread cracking

Pass 25 Jun 2008 32,130 miles

All 4 tyres have signs of cracking but still within standards

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

Pass 8 Nov 2007 25,227 miles

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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N517 LAG is a 1996 Mitsubishi Fto in Silver with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 N517 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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N517 LAG is a 1996 Mitsubishi Fto, first registered on 31 March 1996.

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