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R186 XBT

1997 Mitsubishi Fto

White Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jun 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

148,600 mi
Last recorded148,600 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2026
Typical for 1997 Mitsubishi Fto103,772 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR186 XBT
MakeMitsubishi
ModelFto
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2026 148,600 miles

Rear fog light slightly discoloured

Pass 29 May 2025 135,735 miles
Pass 6 May 2024 135,650 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2023 135,513 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2022 133,335 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2021 132,927 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2019 132,467 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2018 131,713 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2018 131,713 miles

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.1.1 (a))

Pass 14 Jul 2017 129,943 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 13 Jul 2017 129,943 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Jul 2016 128,749 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2015 128,676 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2014 127,508 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 8 Jan 2014 127,508 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Nov 2012 126,557 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 6 Nov 2012 126,555 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Oct 2011 125,634 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2010 124,028 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2009 118,878 miles

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 31 Oct 2008 113,783 miles

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 13 Dec 2007 92,053 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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R186 XBT is a 1997 Mitsubishi Fto in White with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 R186 XBT, 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 R186 XBT registered?

R186 XBT is a 1997 Mitsubishi Fto, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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The MOT history for R186 XBT shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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