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N80 FTO

1998 Mitsubishi Fto

Grey Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2017
Tests14 (7 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

90,003 mi
Last recorded90,003 miles
Recorded on11 May 2016
Typical for 1998 Mitsubishi Fto116,989 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN80 FTO
MakeMitsubishi
ModelFto
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

7 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 May 2016 90,003 miles

UNABLE TO CHECK BRAKE PIPE, PIPES GREASED

Fail 11 May 2016 90,002 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded O/S/F BRAKE PIPE EXCESSIVE CORROSION (3.6.B.2c)

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

UNABLE TO CHECK BRAKE PIPE, PIPES GREASED

Fail 22 Apr 2016 90,001 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

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

steering rack damp

Fail 20 Apr 2016 89,998 miles

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

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

Offside Rear tyre getting low worn on inner edge

oil leak

Fail 6 Apr 2016 89,828 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement d type (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale missing (1.3.1b)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear tyre getting low worn on inner edge

oil leak

Pass 31 Mar 2015 86,737 miles

all brake pipes corroed

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

cannot acertain kind of repair done to n/s/r inner & outer sill

chassie been repaired cant tell what kind of repair done

Fail 23 Mar 2015 86,731 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

all brake pipes corroed

chassie been repaired cant tell what kind of repair done

Pass 18 Mar 2014 84,313 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

OFFSIDE REAR TYRE INNER EDGE WORN

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

Pass 9 Mar 2013 82,314 miles

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

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE CRACKING IN TREAD OUTER EDGE THAT REQUIRES CHECKING

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

Fail 8 Mar 2013 82,296 miles

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

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Rear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale missing (1.3.1b)

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

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE CRACKING IN TREAD OUTER EDGE THAT REQUIRES CHECKING

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

BOTH FRONT TRACK ROD END SPLIT PINS MISSING

Pass 15 Jan 2010 81,318 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 Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

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

brake pipes covered in grease

Pass 1 Sep 2008 76,529 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2008 76,529 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Pass 18 Sep 2006 70,950 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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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N80 FTO is a 1998 Mitsubishi Fto in Grey with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 N80 FTO, 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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N80 FTO is a 1998 Mitsubishi Fto, first registered on 28 April 1998.

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