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P37 TMX

1996 Mitsubishi Fto

Red Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Dec 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

129,052 mi
Last recorded129,052 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2025
Typical for 1996 Mitsubishi Fto96,396 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP37 TMX
MakeMitsubishi
ModelFto
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2025 129,052 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2024 122,234 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Slight age related corrosion at most components and chassis areas

Fail 3 Oct 2024 122,226 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment securing nut loose (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened covered in underseal (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Gearbox mounting defective

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened covered in underseal (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both trailing arms corroded - covered in underseal (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced covered in underseal (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2023 118,183 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2022 113,494 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2021 110,122 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Oct 2020 106,932 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2019 105,981 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2017 104,907 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2016 102,986 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2015 101,094 miles

advise handbrake travel

Pass 8 Mar 2014 98,093 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2013 94,460 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2011 87,200 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2010 74,884 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2009 71,894 miles

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

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 11 Feb 2008 61,467 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2007 57,309 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2006 49,571 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2005 48,355 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

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

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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P37 TMX is a 1996 Mitsubishi Fto in Red with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 P37 TMX, 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 P37 TMX registered?

P37 TMX is a 1996 Mitsubishi Fto, first registered on 30 December 1996.

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