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R169 GPT

1997 Mitsubishi Fto

Red Petrol 1830cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2024
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

88,643 mi
Last recorded88,643 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2023
Typical for 1997 Mitsubishi Fto103,772 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR169 GPT
MakeMitsubishi
ModelFto
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,830cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2023 88,643 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2022 88,510 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2022 88,506 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake insecure CALIPER (1.1.21 (c))

Pass 8 Mar 2021 87,200 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2016 86,929 miles

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

Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

exhaust deteriorated

Pass 28 Apr 2015 83,612 miles

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

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

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

exhaust hanger insecure

o/s/r tyre scrubbing on inner edge

rer reg platew dammaged

Fail 24 Mar 2015 83,609 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Nearside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Exhaust hanger insecure

General condition of under car is scabby

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

Offside rear tyre scrubbing on inner edge

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

Rear registration plate slightly damaged

Pass 15 Apr 2014 81,760 miles

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

Oil leak

under side of car corroded

Pass 12 Apr 2013 79,216 miles

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

rear reg plate dammaged

Pass 12 Apr 2012 76,637 miles

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

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

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

Rear chassis area corroding

Rear registration plate slightly damaged

Rear wheel arches corroding

Pass 7 Apr 2011 73,768 miles

Oil leak

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 31 Mar 2011 73,743 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 Mar 2010 70,867 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2009 67,845 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2009 67,832 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 20 Mar 2008 64,456 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2007 59,713 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2006 54,237 miles

signs of coolant around hose to thermostate housing.

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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R169 GPT is a 1997 Mitsubishi Fto in Red with a 1,830cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 R169 GPT, 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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What year was R169 GPT registered?

R169 GPT is a 1997 Mitsubishi Fto, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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