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R71 OWT

1998 Mitsubishi Fto

Silver Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

80,859 mi
Last recorded80,859 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2010
Typical for 1998 Mitsubishi Fto116,989 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR71 OWT
MakeMitsubishi
ModelFto
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2010 80,859 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2010 80,778 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2009 74,096 miles

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

emmisions erratic

Fail 5 Oct 2009 74,094 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Nearside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

emmisions erratic

Pass 9 Oct 2008 65,495 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2008 65,329 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

slight movement in steering rack joints

Pass 5 Oct 2007 59,996 miles

exhaust corroded

slight movement in steering rack

Pass 27 Sep 2006 54,156 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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R71 OWT is a 1998 Mitsubishi Fto in Silver with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 R71 OWT, 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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What year was R71 OWT registered?

R71 OWT is a 1998 Mitsubishi Fto, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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