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R678 OGF

1997 Mitsubishi Fto

Silver Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2013
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

54,274 mi
Last recorded54,274 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2013
Typical for 1997 Mitsubishi Fto103,772 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR678 OGF
MakeMitsubishi
ModelFto
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Fail 28 Nov 2013 54,274 miles

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)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 21 Dec 2012 52,776 miles

front tyres badly worn on edges -nail or wire in nearside tread

number plates characters may not meet current size regulations?

Fail 19 Dec 2012 52,776 miles

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

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

front tyres badly worn on edges -nail or wire in nearside tread

number plates characters may not meet current size regulations?

Pass 15 Dec 2011 51,174 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

number plates characters may not meet current size regulations ?

Pass 9 Dec 2010 48,825 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

number plates characters size may not meet current regulations

Fail 9 Dec 2010 48,825 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

number plates characters size may not meet current regulations

Pass 23 Dec 2009 46,103 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

number plate characters size may not meet current regulations ?

Pass 17 Dec 2008 44,397 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2008 44,397 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Dec 2007 42,982 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2006 41,428 miles

see previous advisory notice

Fail 14 Dec 2006 41,428 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

signs of standing -slight perishing and corrosion to lower areas and components

Pass 19 Dec 2005 39,906 miles

both front tyres wearing low and close to limit in places.

front number plate is cracked.

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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R678 OGF is a 1997 Mitsubishi Fto in Silver with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 R678 OGF, 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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R678 OGF is a 1997 Mitsubishi Fto, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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