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N908 HWC

1996 Mitsubishi Fto

Silver Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2012
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

172,247 mi
Last recorded172,247 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2011
Typical for 1996 Mitsubishi Fto96,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN908 HWC
MakeMitsubishi
ModelFto
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2011 172,247 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

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

Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

both rear drop-links slight play

Pass 23 Feb 2010 161,615 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2010 161,614 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Fail 11 Dec 2009 161,597 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Fail 3 Dec 2008 161,570 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)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 29 Nov 2007 158,300 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2007 158,300 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 4 Dec 2006 150,021 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2006 137,080 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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N908 HWC is a 1996 Mitsubishi Fto in Silver with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 N908 HWC, 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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N908 HWC is a 1996 Mitsubishi Fto, first registered on 31 December 1996.

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