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P159 LRD

1996 Mitsubishi Fto

Red Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2014
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

168,866 mi
Last recorded168,866 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2013
Typical for 1996 Mitsubishi Fto96,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP159 LRD
MakeMitsubishi
ModelFto
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2013 168,866 miles

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

Fail 10 May 2013 168,850 miles

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)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

both front inner wheel arches corrodeing

offside rear brake pipe corroded

some damge to lower engine crossmember rear bolts

Pass 14 May 2012 155,944 miles
Fail 8 May 2012 155,944 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

BATTARY INSCURE

BOTH REAR ANTI ROLL DROP LINK BUSHES PERRISHED

BOTH REAR TYRES IN POOR CONDITION

NAIL IN OFF SIDE REAR TYRE

REAR DISCS IN POOR CONDITION

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 6 Jan 2009 140,530 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both front anti roll bar bushes worn (knocking noise) advise they are replaced)

Fail 5 Jan 2009 140,527 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2007 126,709 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2006 125,770 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2005 101,168 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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P159 LRD is a 1996 Mitsubishi Fto in Red with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 P159 LRD, 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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P159 LRD is a 1996 Mitsubishi Fto, first registered on 31 December 1996.

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