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P198 LJM

2002 Mitsubishi Fto

Silver Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2019
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

123,369 mi
Last recorded123,369 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2018
Typical for 2002 Mitsubishi Fto102,976 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP198 LJM
MakeMitsubishi
ModelFto
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2018 123,369 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis leg (2.4.A.3)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both rear inner sills (2.4.A.3)

Fail 18 May 2018 123,349 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 carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Front front parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect Both front (1.8.A.1b)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis leg (2.4.A.3)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both rear inner sills (2.4.A.3)

Pass 11 Nov 2015 123,334 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2015 123,334 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 has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 3 Sep 2014 123,325 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 28 Aug 2014 123,325 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 carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front position lamp(s) obviously incorrectly positioned (1.1.A.3a)

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 31 Mar 2012 122,876 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2012 122,872 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) missing (1.1.A.3a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) missing (1.1.A.3a)

Pass 21 Mar 2011 120,210 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

body kit fitted

sports springs and shock absorbers fitted

Pass 16 Mar 2010 110,000 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2008 108,645 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2007 102,740 miles

see advisory sheet number 674159657154

Fail 8 Jun 2007 102,740 miles

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

both inner sills starting to corrode

exhaust starting to corrode

rear chassis rails starting to corrode

Pass 13 Jul 2006 101,883 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2006 101,883 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 carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

slight imbalance between rear brakes

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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P198 LJM is a 2002 Mitsubishi Fto in Silver with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 2002 Mitsubishi Fto models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.4% with a typical mileage of 102,976 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 P198 LJM, 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 24 years old, this Mitsubishi Fto is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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P198 LJM is a 2002 Mitsubishi Fto, first registered on 1 August 2002.

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