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R297 LVE

2002 Mitsubishi Fto

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2020
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

106,482 mi
Last recorded106,482 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2021
Typical for 2002 Mitsubishi Fto102,976 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR297 LVE
MakeMitsubishi
ModelFto
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Fail 10 Jan 2021 106,482 miles

Central Brake pipe excessively corroded front to back (1.1.11 (c))

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect o/s/f n/s/f (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Front o/s/f n/s/f too mounts perished

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn o/s/r n/s/r (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s/r n/s/r (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Dec 2019 104,907 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2019 104,905 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2018 102,448 miles

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

General surface corrosion to underside of vehicle.

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis leg. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Oct 2018 102,439 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Offside brake binding. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

General surface corrosion to underside of vehicle.

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis leg. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2017 102,088 miles

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both (2.7.2a)

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (2.4.G.1)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both n/s and o/s (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion n/s and o/s (6.1.B.2)

service brake efficiency just met requirements

Pass 3 Jul 2014 102,061 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

general under vehicle corrosion

Fail 3 Jul 2014 102,061 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

general under vehicle corrosion

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 27 Mar 2013 102,019 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Mar 2013 102,019 miles

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

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

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

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Pass 28 Feb 2012 96,294 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2010 93,780 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2009 86,979 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2008 81,245 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2008 81,240 miles

Nearside Outer Upper Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Upper Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Oct 2007 73,267 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2006 61,763 miles

cracks in both rear tyres

unable to check inner brake pads

Fail 12 Apr 2006 60,053 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image too far to the right (1.6.B4)

Pass 12 Apr 2006 60,053 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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R297 LVE is a 2002 Mitsubishi Fto in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

Across all 2002 Mitsubishi Fto models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.4% with a typical mileage of 102,976 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R297 LVE, 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 24 years old, this Mitsubishi Fto is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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R297 LVE is a 2002 Mitsubishi Fto, first registered on 1 May 2002.

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