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P219 RBK

1996 Mitsubishi Fto

Silver Petrol 1996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2012
Tests9 (4 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate44.4%

Mileage

139,417 mi
Last recorded139,417 miles
Recorded on6 May 2011
Typical for 1996 Mitsubishi Fto96,396 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP219 RBK
MakeMitsubishi
ModelFto
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,996cc

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MOT History

4 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 May 2011 139,417 miles
Fail 6 May 2011 139,417 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Fail 24 Sep 2010 133,468 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 7 Sep 2009 118,581 miles

n/s/r tyre damaged on tread

Fail 4 Sep 2009 118,239 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)

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

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

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

n/s/r tyre damaged on tread

Pass 25 Jul 2007 111,452 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front bumper insecure

Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

corrosion forming in front floor sections,chassis section,rear under sills and rear chassis sections

rear suspension bushes deteriorating

Fail 12 Jul 2007 111,354 miles

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

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

corrosion forming in front floor sections,chassis sections,rear under sills and rear chassis sections.

rear suspension bushes deteriorating

Pass 27 Feb 2006 105,991 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2006 105,652 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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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P219 RBK is a 1996 Mitsubishi Fto in Silver with a 1,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 44.4%.

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 P219 RBK, 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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P219 RBK is a 1996 Mitsubishi Fto, first registered on 31 December 1996.

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