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P944 HAY

1997 Mitsubishi Fto

Black Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2013
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

233,935 mi
Last recorded233,935 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2016
Typical for 1997 Mitsubishi Fto103,772 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP944 HAY
MakeMitsubishi
ModelFto
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Fail 15 Feb 2016 233,935 miles

Brake pipe inadequately supported both front to rears (3.6.B.1)

Fuel pipe insecure front to rears (7.2.1)

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage outer wing at front edge (6.1.C.1)

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

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

Nearside Steering locking device missing track rod end (2.2.C.1g)

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

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis in front and rear of rear suspension (2.4.A.3)

Offside Steering locking device missing track rod end (2.2.C.1g)

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

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

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases emissions not checked due to exhaust leak (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive strut top (2.4.A.3)

Nearside wiper torn slightly

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear brake discs corroded

corrosion through out vehicle

fuel pipes corroded

inside of boot floor corroded

parking brake performance just passed

Pass 19 Nov 2012 172,357 miles

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

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 7 Oct 2010 132,015 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2009 124,952 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Aug 2008 112,224 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2007 90,667 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Pass 15 Aug 2007 90,667 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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P944 HAY is a 1997 Mitsubishi Fto in Black with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1997 Mitsubishi Fto models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.3% with a typical mileage of 103,772 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 P944 HAY, 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 29 years old, this Mitsubishi Fto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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P944 HAY is a 1997 Mitsubishi Fto, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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