MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
118,854 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.8mm (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.2mm (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
underside of vehicle covered with underseal
Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Nearside and Offside (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Nearside and Offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearside and Offside (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair Nearside and Offside (1.2.1 (c))
Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Nearside and Offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Panel inside wheel arch - marked. (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner and outer sill panel - marked. (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Underside checked through thick underseal.
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Nearside All direction indicators not working Will not switch off - permanently on. (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Offside All direction indicators not working Will not switch on. (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Underside checked as well as possible through thick underseal.
Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Chassis next to anti roll bar mounting - marked. (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Chassis next to fuel tank - marked. (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner sill panel next to trailing arm - marked. (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Outer sill panel - marked. (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Chassis & floor - marked. (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inside wheel arch - marked. (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Chassis next to anti roll bar mounting, 2 places - marked. (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Chassis next to fuel tank, 3 places - marked. (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Cooling fan is noisy.
Corrosion in various places.
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Corrosion in various places.
N/s front brake is binding slightly.
Underside & previous repairs checked as well as possible through thick underseal.
Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Corrosion in various places.
N/s front brake is binding slightly.
Underside & previous repairs checked as well as possible through thick underseal.
Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive and rear chassis/sills/floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill/chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive and rear chassis/sills/floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive and rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))
sill covers fitted blocking inspection
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive and rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))
sill covers fitted blocking inspection
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
n/s-o/s/f track end gaiters split
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
n/s-o/s/f track end gaiters split
Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
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N983 PAE is a 1996 Mitsubishi Fto in Grey with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.
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 N983 PAE, 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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N983 PAE is a 1996 Mitsubishi Fto, first registered on 31 December 1996.
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