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P30 JJS

1998 Mitsubishi Fto

Red Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

181,910 mi
Last recorded181,910 miles
Recorded on24 May 2013
Typical for 1998 Mitsubishi Fto116,989 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP30 JJS
MakeMitsubishi
ModelFto
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 May 2013 181,910 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 2 Jun 2012 172,582 miles

Oil leak

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 1 Jun 2011 164,825 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2010 155,558 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2010 155,558 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

o/s/r chassis rail weak & corroded

Pass 29 Apr 2009 142,330 miles

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

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

rear wiper blade split

slight oil leak from rear of engine

Fail 27 Apr 2009 142,330 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

rear wiper blade split

slight oil leak from rear of engine

Pass 22 Apr 2008 129,586 miles

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

Fail 7 Apr 2008 129,185 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

front cross member corroded

rear chassis rails corroded

n/s/r tyre distorted

Pass 20 Mar 2007 126,122 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2006 116,713 miles

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)

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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P30 JJS is a 1998 Mitsubishi Fto in Red with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 1998 Mitsubishi Fto models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.9% with a typical mileage of 116,989 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 P30 JJS, 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 28 years old, this Mitsubishi Fto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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P30 JJS is a 1998 Mitsubishi Fto, first registered on 6 November 1998.

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