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P429 PLO

1996 Mitsubishi Fto

Black Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2014
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

117,376 mi
Last recorded117,376 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2013
Typical for 1996 Mitsubishi Fto96,396 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP429 PLO
MakeMitsubishi
ModelFto
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2013 117,376 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2011 106,718 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

Pass 13 Jan 2010 100,609 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2010 100,609 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 22 Jan 2009 77,341 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2009 77,340 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 18 Jan 2008 75,970 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2007 69,187 miles

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Fail 1 Feb 2007 69,186 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear fog lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Pass 23 Feb 2006 65,256 miles

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

Fail 23 Feb 2006 65,256 miles

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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P429 PLO is a 1996 Mitsubishi Fto in Black with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 P429 PLO, 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 P429 PLO registered?

P429 PLO is a 1996 Mitsubishi Fto, first registered on 31 December 1996.

Is P429 PLO safe to buy?

The MOT history for P429 PLO shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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