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P359 FOD

1996 Mitsubishi Fto

Blue Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2010
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

93,292 mi
Last recorded93,292 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2009
Typical for 1996 Mitsubishi Fto96,396 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP359 FOD
MakeMitsubishi
ModelFto
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2009 93,292 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2009 92,137 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Centre Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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)

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

Rear exhaust flange corroded

Pass 19 Jul 2008 85,680 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2008 85,680 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 31 Jul 2007 80,709 miles

Leak from centre exhaust

Rear complaince bushes split but not causing excessive movement at present time.

Fail 28 Jul 2007 80,709 miles

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

Nearside Outer Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

exhaust leak from centre section

rear compliance bushes split but not causing excessive movement at the moment

Pass 26 Jul 2006 71,984 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2006 71,970 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2005 63,683 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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P359 FOD is a 1996 Mitsubishi Fto in Blue with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 P359 FOD, 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 P359 FOD registered?

P359 FOD is a 1996 Mitsubishi Fto, first registered on 31 December 1996.

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