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R971 NOO

1997 Mitsubishi Fto

Silver Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2015
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

92,706 mi
Last recorded92,706 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2014
Typical for 1997 Mitsubishi Fto103,772 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR971 NOO
MakeMitsubishi
ModelFto
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2014 92,706 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2013 86,509 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

No spare wheel

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 28 Feb 2013 86,509 miles

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

No spare wheel

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 1 Sep 2012 82,088 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

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

Pass 14 Feb 2012 79,107 miles

Offside Inner Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2011 77,377 miles

corrosion to underside of vehicle

rear tyres wearing on inner edges

sports exhaust fitted

surface corrosion to brake discs

Pass 17 Feb 2010 75,265 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

slight corrosion to discs

sports exhaust fitted

unable to see inner brake pads

Fail 13 Feb 2010 75,265 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

slight corrosion to discs

sports exhaust fitted

unable to see inner brake pads

Pass 4 Mar 2009 71,680 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2008 67,164 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2007 61,067 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2007 60,854 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2006 56,702 miles

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

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

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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R971 NOO 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 76.9%.

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 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 R971 NOO, 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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R971 NOO is a 1997 Mitsubishi Fto, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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