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R317 WNT

1997 Mitsubishi Fto

White Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

88,094 mi
Last recorded88,094 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2010
Typical for 1997 Mitsubishi Fto103,772 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR317 WNT
MakeMitsubishi
ModelFto
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2010 88,094 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2009 85,399 miles

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

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 5 Dec 2009 85,354 miles

Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

underside of vehicle signs of surface rust front to rear

Pass 8 Dec 2008 76,427 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2008 76,048 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

slight play in o/s str/rack

Pass 29 Nov 2007 69,523 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2006 63,165 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2005 47,605 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

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

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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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R317 WNT is a 1997 Mitsubishi Fto in White with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 R317 WNT, 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 R317 WNT registered?

R317 WNT is a 1997 Mitsubishi Fto, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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