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R696 WCC

1998 Mitsubishi Fto

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Aug 2027
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

146,793 mi
Last recorded146,793 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2026
Typical for 1998 Mitsubishi Fto116,989 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR696 WCC
MakeMitsubishi
ModelFto
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2026 146,793 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2018 144,704 miles

Engine cover fitted

Sill covers fitted

Pass 12 May 2017 137,847 miles
Pass 19 May 2016 130,179 miles
Fail 12 May 2016 130,012 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 May 2015 121,706 miles

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

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 7 May 2014 111,226 miles

discs started to wear

Pass 21 Jul 2010 100,662 miles

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

n/s/r tyre wall perished

Fail 20 Jul 2010 100,662 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

n/s/r tyre wall perished

Pass 21 Jul 2009 89,683 miles

oil leak from engine

Fail 20 Jul 2009 89,683 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

oil leak from engine

Pass 21 Jan 2008 74,145 miles

pads low,coolant level low,brake warning light on,nail in n/s/r tyre,screw in o/s/r tyre

Fail 9 Jan 2008 73,779 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

pads low,coolant level low,brake warning light on,nail in n/s/r tyre,screw in o/s/r tyre

Pass 19 Jan 2007 63,118 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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R696 WCC is a 1998 Mitsubishi Fto in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1998 Mitsubishi Fto models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.9% with a typical mileage of 116,989 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 R696 WCC, 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 28 years old, this Mitsubishi Fto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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R696 WCC is a 1998 Mitsubishi Fto, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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