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N983 PAE

1996 Mitsubishi Fto

Grey Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2025
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

118,854 mi
Last recorded118,854 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2024
Typical for 1996 Mitsubishi Fto96,396 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN983 PAE
MakeMitsubishi
ModelFto
Year1996
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2024 118,854 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2023 116,678 miles

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))

Pass 26 Oct 2022 116,125 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Oct 2022 116,100 miles

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))

Pass 4 Nov 2021 113,118 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Underside checked through thick underseal.

Fail 12 Oct 2021 113,044 miles

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.

Fail 21 Jul 2021 112,854 miles

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))

Pass 13 Jul 2020 111,169 miles

Corrosion in various places.

N/s front brake is binding slightly.

Underside & previous repairs checked as well as possible through thick underseal.

Fail 3 Jul 2020 111,160 miles

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.

Pass 9 Jul 2019 107,423 miles

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))

Fail 25 Jun 2019 107,422 miles

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))

Pass 6 Jul 2018 104,040 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive and rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

sill covers fitted blocking inspection

Fail 3 Jul 2018 104,038 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2016 104,035 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2015 104,007 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2014 103,054 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2014 103,054 miles

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)

Pass 21 Jun 2013 101,678 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2012 99,758 miles

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)

Pass 14 Jul 2011 97,787 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2010 96,335 miles

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

Fail 15 Jul 2010 96,335 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2009 93,770 miles
Fail 26 May 2009 93,763 miles

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)

Pass 23 May 2008 90,154 miles
Fail 22 May 2008 90,150 miles

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)

Pass 30 May 2007 77,589 miles
Pass 30 May 2006 10,623 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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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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