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N712 LMJ

1996 Mitsubishi Fto

Blue Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2021
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

76,636 mi
Last recorded76,636 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2019
Typical for 1996 Mitsubishi Fto96,396 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN712 LMJ
MakeMitsubishi
ModelFto
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2019 76,636 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2019 76,494 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

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

Pass 16 Jun 2018 74,825 miles

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive subframe mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

underside heavily under sealed all over

Fail 14 Jun 2018 74,824 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner edge of sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner edge of sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire fuel filter (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive subframe mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

underside heavily under sealed all over

Pass 6 Jun 2017 74,220 miles

catalytic converter slow inoperation

front suspension lower arms corroded

inner/outer door sills corroding

power steering hose (near rack) damp

Fail 6 Jun 2017 74,220 miles

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

catalytic converter slow inoperation

front suspension lower arms corroded

inner/outer door sills corroding

power steering hose (near rack) damp

Pass 4 Jul 2016 73,604 miles

Rear brakes poor recording

Pass 11 Jul 2012 70,391 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

deep cut in offside rear tyre tread

plastic covers fitted to both outer sills

Fail 10 Jul 2012 70,382 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

deep cut in offside rear tyre tread

plastic covers fitted to both outer sills

Pass 27 Jun 2011 67,490 miles

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

both rear tyres slightly feathered

front & rear anti-roll bar bushes slightly worn

front & rear brake discs worn

rear anti-roll bar corroding

rear subframe/trailing arm bushes tearing

sills corroding

Pass 25 Jun 2010 65,223 miles

front brakes slightly imbalanced

inner and outer door sills beginning to corrode

rear brake readings low

slight oil leak from engine

Fail 25 Jun 2010 65,219 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)

front brakes slightly imbalanced

inner and outer door sills beginning to corrode

rear brake readings low

slight oil leak from engine

Pass 16 Jul 2009 59,440 miles

catalytic converter slow in operation

engine leaking oil

inner and outer door sills corroding

rear service brake readings very low

Pass 10 Jul 2008 54,771 miles

all tyres worn near to legal limit (1.6mm)

Fail 10 Jul 2008 54,771 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

all tyres worn near to legal limit (1.6mm)

Fail 23 Jul 2007 51,179 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

exhaust emissions slow to settle

n/s/r tyre tread depth low on inner edge (2mm)

o/s/r tyre has nail in tread

rear service brake readings slightly low

Pass 23 Jul 2007 51,179 miles

exhaust emissions slow to settle

n/s/r tyre tread depth low on inner edge (2mm)

o/s/r tyre has nail in tread

rear service brake readings slightly low

Pass 19 Jul 2006 44,792 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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N712 LMJ is a 1996 Mitsubishi Fto in Blue with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 N712 LMJ, 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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N712 LMJ is a 1996 Mitsubishi Fto, first registered on 31 December 1996.

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