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R291 KAR

1997 Mitsubishi Fto

Blue Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2020
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

149,589 mi
Last recorded149,589 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2019
Typical for 1997 Mitsubishi Fto103,772 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR291 KAR
MakeMitsubishi
ModelFto
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2019 149,589 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Apr 2018 146,493 miles

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

Pass 6 Apr 2017 151,841 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2016 137,646 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 8 Apr 2015 134,163 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2014 130,356 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2013 126,118 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2012 120,582 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Apr 2012 120,579 miles

Centre Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2011 114,963 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2011 114,961 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 6 Apr 2010 110,161 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 8 Apr 2009 102,964 miles

bolt missing from rear reg plate. still secured ok.

poss engine noise? tappets?

suspect rear inner brake pads getting low.(brake check req).

Fail 4 Apr 2009 102,964 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

bolt missing from rear reg plate. still secured ok.

poss engine noise? tappets?

suspect rear inner brake pads getting low.(brake check req).

Pass 3 Apr 2008 95,016 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2007 89,315 miles

front pads low

n/s/f tyre wear on inner & outer edge & has cut in tread close to cords & nail in tread

o/s/f/wiper starting to split

Pass 14 Mar 2006 80,304 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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R291 KAR is a 1997 Mitsubishi Fto in Blue with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 R291 KAR, 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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R291 KAR is a 1997 Mitsubishi Fto, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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