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R118 ADP

1997 Mitsubishi Fto

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2019
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

101,191 mi
Last recorded101,191 miles
Recorded on18 May 2018
Typical for 1997 Mitsubishi Fto103,772 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR118 ADP
MakeMitsubishi
ModelFto
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 May 2018 101,191 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Steering rack damp

Pass 9 May 2017 97,622 miles

rear fog light switch not marked

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 9 May 2017 97,622 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions rotational tyre going wrong way (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions rotational tyre going wrong way (4.1.D.1f)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear fog light switch not marked

Pass 4 May 2016 95,275 miles

All tyres are cracking

Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended rear (2.4.F.3)

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

Small weep from the steering rack

Fail 15 Apr 2016 95,270 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both (2.2.C.1c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Rear rear brake recording little or no effort both (3.7.B.5a)

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

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended both rear trailing arm front bush (2.4.F.3)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

all tyres in very poor condition excessive age cracks on sidewall and tread

slight weep on steering rack

Pass 25 Jun 2014 92,687 miles

excessive travel on hand brake

rear brake discs poor condition

tyres perished

Pass 7 Jun 2012 81,226 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2012 81,226 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2011 66,784 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2011 66,784 miles

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

Pass 6 Apr 2010 59,077 miles

Battery insecure

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Number plate slightly cracked

Pass 28 Aug 2008 58,760 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2007 57,067 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2007 57,067 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 21 Aug 2006 54,550 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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R118 ADP is a 1997 Mitsubishi Fto in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R118 ADP, 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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R118 ADP is a 1997 Mitsubishi Fto, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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