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N716 PTL

1998 Mitsubishi Fto

Red Petrol 1999cc
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Expired
Expires14 Jul 2018
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

243,091 mi
Last recorded243,091 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2017
Typical for 1998 Mitsubishi Fto116,989 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN716 PTL
MakeMitsubishi
ModelFto
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2017 243,091 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (2.4.G.1)

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both (2.7.2a)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside inner arches - top mounts (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (2.4.G.1)

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both (2.7.2a)

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

Rear Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (2.4.G.1)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both inner sills (5.2.6)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear chassis - lower arms (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear floor - lower arms (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside front chassis - sub (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside rear inner sill - trailing arm (2.4.A.3)

coil spring corroded all 4 (2.4.C.1b)

fuel filler neck corroded

fuel pipes corroded

fuel tank corroded

oil leak

Fail 10 Jul 2017 243,083 miles

Electrical wiring insecure battery + terminal (1.9.2a)

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis - sub (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Inner Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded nearside rear inner sill - trailing arm (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired nearside rear inner sill - trailing arm (2.4.A.3)

fuel pipes corroded

fuel tank corroded

oil leak

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (2.4.G.1)

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both (2.7.2a)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside inner arches - top mounts (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (2.4.G.1)

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both (2.7.2a)

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

Rear Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (2.4.G.1)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both inner sills (5.2.6)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear chassis - lower arms (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear floor - lower arms (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside front chassis - sub (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside rear inner sill - trailing arm (2.4.A.3)

coil spring corroded all 4 (2.4.C.1b)

fuel filler neck corroded

Pass 15 Jul 2016 239,241 miles

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

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

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front chassis - sub frame (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside front inner wings - top mounts (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside front floor - lower arm (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside front inner arch - top mount (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside front inner arch - top mount (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside rear chassis - roll bar mount (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside rear inner sill / inner arch - trailing arm (2.4.A.3)

Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush offside rear (2.4.G.2)

fuel pipes corroded

nearside and offside inner sills corroded

nearside outer sill corroded

nearside rear chassis - bumper mount area excessively corroded

nearside rear inner side panel excessively corroded

oil leak

suspension springs corroded

Fail 11 Jul 2016 239,240 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded nearside rear chassis - roll bar mount (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded nearside rear outer sill / inner arch - trailing arm (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded offside front floor/inner sill - lower arm mount (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired nearside rear inner sill - trailing arm mount (2.4.A.3)

fuel pipes corroded

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

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

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front chassis - sub frame (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside front inner wings - top mounts (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside front floor - lower arm (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside front inner arch - top mount (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside front inner arch - top mount (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside rear chassis - roll bar mount (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside rear inner sill / inner arch - trailing arm (2.4.A.3)

Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush offside rear (2.4.G.2)

nearside and offside inner sills corroded

nearside outer sill corroded

nearside rear chassis - bumper mount area excessively corroded

nearside rear inner side panel excessively corroded

oil leak

suspension springs corroded

Pass 20 Aug 2015 235,680 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

front panel corroded

Fail 17 Aug 2015 235,680 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

front panel corroded

Pass 19 Aug 2014 230,433 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

both front wiper blades split

sill covers fitted

weld repairs to vehicle

Pass 21 Aug 2013 223,532 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

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

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

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

sill covers fitted

Fail 16 Aug 2013 223,527 miles

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

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

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

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

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

sill covers fitted

Fail 12 Oct 2012 215,782 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Pass 12 Oct 2012 215,782 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2011 205,995 miles

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

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

both rear inner sills corroded

both rear tyres worn unevenly

engine sump corroded

front crossmember corroded

Fail 30 Sep 2011 205,794 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

engine sump corroded

front crossmember corroded

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

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both rear inner sills corroded

both rear tyres worn unevenly

Pass 30 Sep 2010 190,922 miles

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

rear brake disc showing wear

Pass 17 Oct 2009 190,563 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Outer Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Outer Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Outer Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Outer Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Oil leak

oil cooler in to radiator (gearbox cooler) leaking

Fail 16 Oct 2009 190,563 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Outer Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Outer Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Outer Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Outer Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Oil leak

oil cooler in to radiator (gearbox cooler) leaking

Fail 17 Sep 2009 190,563 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Nearside Outer Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Outer Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

n/s/f & o/s/f splash gaurds insecure

oil cooler for automatic gearbox leaking by radiator.

under side of vehicle corroded & weak in places

Pass 28 Jun 2007 187,471 miles

Front to rear fuel pipes corroded.

NSR/OSR inner sills corroded and weak .

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

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

PAS metal pipe corroded Nr radiator .

Underside of vehicle corroded and weak in general .

Fail 13 Jun 2007 187,471 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 Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Outer Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Outer Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Inner Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Outer Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Outer Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Nearside Outer Rear brake disc cracked (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Inner Rear Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Inner Rear Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

front heat shields badly corroded & insecure

power steering pipes corroded ( in to radiator)

under side of vehicle corroded in several places

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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N716 PTL is a 1998 Mitsubishi Fto in Red with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.

Across all 1998 Mitsubishi Fto models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.9% with a typical mileage of 116,989 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 N716 PTL, 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 28 years old, this Mitsubishi Fto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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N716 PTL is a 1998 Mitsubishi Fto, first registered on 1 June 1998.

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