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P183 PVU

1996 Mitsubishi Fto

Red Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2012
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

105,177 mi
Last recorded105,177 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2011
Typical for 1996 Mitsubishi Fto96,396 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP183 PVU
MakeMitsubishi
ModelFto
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2011 105,177 miles

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

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

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

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

rear brake discs rusty

Pass 8 Nov 2010 100,711 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2009 98,100 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2009 98,050 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 22 Nov 2008 95,541 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2007 92,571 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2006 89,670 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2005 77,767 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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P183 PVU is a 1996 Mitsubishi Fto in Red with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 P183 PVU, 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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What year was P183 PVU registered?

P183 PVU is a 1996 Mitsubishi Fto, first registered on 31 December 1996.

Is P183 PVU safe to buy?

The MOT history for P183 PVU shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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