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N657 PWV

1995 Mitsubishi Fto

Yellow Petrol 2998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

171,251 mi
Last recorded171,251 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2012
Typical for 1995 Mitsubishi Fto108,368 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN657 PWV
MakeMitsubishi
ModelFto
Year1995
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2012 171,251 miles

Oil leak

Fail 24 Feb 2012 171,113 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 1 Mar 2011 167,365 miles

Corrosion to front - rear & all rear brake pipes + fuel lines

Damp around O/S steering rack gaiter

O/S parking brake mechanism requires attention

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 14 May 2010 165,382 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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)

Pass 11 Mar 2009 159,286 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2009 159,277 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)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

near side rear brake disc is corroded

small chip in screen, slight damp steering rack, off side rear brake pipe is corroded, front to rear brake pipes are corroded, near side rear tyre is flat, slight corrosion front brake pipes

Pass 8 Mar 2008 142,946 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2008 142,940 miles

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

1 bulb not working off side rear side light, play in near side front anti roll bar drop link, surface corrosion brake pipes.

Fail 15 Feb 2008 142,202 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 27 Feb 2007 135,799 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 13 Mar 2006 59,186 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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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N657 PWV is a 1995 Mitsubishi Fto in Yellow with a 2,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 1995 Mitsubishi Fto models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.6% with a typical mileage of 108,368 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 N657 PWV, 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 31 years old, this Mitsubishi Fto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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N657 PWV is a 1995 Mitsubishi Fto, first registered on 31 December 1995.

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