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N879 DRJ

1998 Mitsubishi Fto

Black Petrol 1830cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2021
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

80,312 mi
Last recorded80,312 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2020
Typical for 1998 Mitsubishi Fto116,989 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN879 DRJ
MakeMitsubishi
ModelFto
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,830cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2020 80,312 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Low on tread also (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen wiper blade defective Smeary (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Sep 2020 80,312 miles

Emissions not tested Due to misfire (8.2.1.2 (d))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Both (4.1.2 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Low on tread also (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen wiper blade defective Smeary (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2018 80,293 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 10 May 2018 80,292 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 9 Jul 2015 77,722 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2015 77,722 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2014 73,167 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2012 73,120 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2010 72,237 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2009 72,217 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2008 72,192 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2007 71,617 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2006 67,497 miles

rear tyres starting to go out of shape

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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N879 DRJ is a 1998 Mitsubishi Fto in Black with a 1,830cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 N879 DRJ, 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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N879 DRJ is a 1998 Mitsubishi Fto, first registered on 12 November 1998.

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