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P123 FTT

1996 Mitsubishi Fto

Maroon Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2019
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

139,027 mi
Last recorded139,027 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2018
Typical for 1996 Mitsubishi Fto96,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP123 FTT
MakeMitsubishi
ModelFto
Year1996
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2018 139,027 miles

Central Body has slight corrosion under side (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion rear legs (6.1.A.1)

Pass 5 Dec 2016 126,721 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 29 Nov 2016 126,719 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 17 Sep 2015 122,189 miles

ageing to various bushes

oil leaks/dampness

rear brake discs poor condition

rusting to various prescribed areas

slight play both rear arb d bushes

Fail 17 Jul 2015 122,176 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 hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

ageing to various bushes

oil leak from engine

rear brake discs in poor condition

rusting to various prescribed areas

slight dampness to steering rack

Pass 25 Jun 2013 117,443 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2012 108,927 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

small stone chips on screen

Pass 20 Jun 2011 100,204 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Fail 21 Jun 2010 91,436 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 21 Jun 2010 91,436 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2009 81,869 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2008 72,767 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2007 63,037 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2006 49,526 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

unable to fully inspect outer sills as covers fitted.

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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P123 FTT is a 1996 Mitsubishi Fto in Maroon with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 P123 FTT, 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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P123 FTT is a 1996 Mitsubishi Fto, first registered on 1 October 1996.

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