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N949 LGS

1996 Mitsubishi Fto

White Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2014
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

173,416 mi
Last recorded173,416 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2014
Typical for 1996 Mitsubishi Fto96,396 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN949 LGS
MakeMitsubishi
ModelFto
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Fail 8 Jul 2014 173,416 miles

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Jul 2013 170,631 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2011 168,993 miles

advanced corrosion n/s/r chassis rail

advanced corrosion o/s/r chassis rail

n/s/f inner wing advanced corrosion

o/s/f and n/s/f floor and floor to sills advanced corrosion

various steel brake pipes corroded

Pass 3 Feb 2010
Fail 21 Jan 2010 156,924 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)

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

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct stroke width (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Rear registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct stroke width (6.3.4a)

Pass 26 Jan 2009 149,160 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2008 137,060 miles

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

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

sills covered with body kit

under body vehicle covered with undersill

Pass 24 Jan 2007 124,581 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 13 Jan 2007 124,553 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 emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

Fail 10 Jan 2007 124,344 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 emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

corrosion on nearside rear chassis & becoming weak

corrosion on steering & suspension components

Pass 16 Dec 2005 111,666 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2005 111,666 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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N949 LGS is a 1996 Mitsubishi Fto in White with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 N949 LGS, 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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N949 LGS is a 1996 Mitsubishi Fto, first registered on 30 December 1996.

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