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P487 EAB

1996 Mitsubishi Fto

Silver Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2018
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

183,409 mi
Last recorded183,409 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2017
Typical for 1996 Mitsubishi Fto96,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP487 EAB
MakeMitsubishi
ModelFto
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2017 183,409 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front discs corroded (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% 1 of 2 bulbs not working on NS (1.2.1b)

Rear Body has slight corrosion Rear underside corroded but not seriously weakened (6.1.B.2)

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

Windscreen has various small stone chips

Fail 18 Mar 2017 183,409 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front discs corroded (3.5.1i)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% 1 of 2 bulbs not working on NS (1.2.1b)

Rear Body has slight corrosion Rear underside corroded but not seriously weakened (6.1.B.2)

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

Windscreen has various small stone chips

Fail 6 Jul 2016 183,406 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Nearside front tyre cracking and worn on outer edge

Offside front tyre cracking

Pass 3 Jun 2015 165,380 miles

park brake reading close to limit

Fail 19 May 2015 165,380 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

park brake reading border line17%

Pass 4 Jun 2014 138,822 miles
Fail 29 May 2014 138,822 miles

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)

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

Rear reflector not red in colour (1.5.1d)

Pass 14 Jun 2013 117,189 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

O/S/F inner wing corroded

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 17 May 2011 103,014 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2010 91,627 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 May 2009 79,935 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 May 2008 66,895 miles

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

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

Fail 10 May 2008 66,891 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

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

Pass 22 May 2006 60,299 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

interiar mirror broken

rear brakes imbalanced

Fail 22 May 2006 60,299 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

interiar mirror broken

rear brakes imbalanced

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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P487 EAB is a 1996 Mitsubishi Fto in Silver with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 P487 EAB, 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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P487 EAB is a 1996 Mitsubishi Fto, first registered on 1 August 1996.

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