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N978 JBY

2006 Mitsubishi Fto

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2021
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

88,494 mi
Last recorded88,494 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2020
Typical for 2006 Mitsubishi Fto98,540 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN978 JBY
MakeMitsubishi
ModelFto
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2020 88,494 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2019 87,543 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2019 87,528 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

o/s/f fog light inop

Pass 11 Oct 2018 86,777 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2018 86,777 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers likely to become detached (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Oct 2017 86,629 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2017 86,624 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2013 86,615 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2012 81,078 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2011 80,704 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

handbrake needs adjustment

offside and nearside rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 8 Jul 2010 71,442 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2009 61,165 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2009 61,124 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Oil leak

o/s/f inner cv boot split.

oil on steering.

Pass 14 Jul 2008 54,849 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2007 51,758 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2007 51,758 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2006 44,307 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2006 44,304 miles

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

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

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

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

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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N978 JBY is a 2006 Mitsubishi Fto in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2006 Mitsubishi Fto models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.8% with a typical mileage of 98,540 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 N978 JBY, 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 20 years old, this Mitsubishi Fto is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was N978 JBY registered?

N978 JBY is a 2006 Mitsubishi Fto, first registered on 2 May 2006.

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