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S327 XAT

1998 Mitsubishi Fto

Blue Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2025
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

114,505 mi
Last recorded114,505 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2024
Typical for 1998 Mitsubishi Fto116,989 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS327 XAT
MakeMitsubishi
ModelFto
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2024 114,505 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2022 113,513 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 10 Dec 2019 112,642 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2018 111,058 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 15 Jul 2017 104,941 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin REARS (3.5.1g)

Brake pipe slightly corroded FRONT TO REARS (3.6.B.2c)

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. N/S/R (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 16 Jul 2016 98,872 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2015 94,137 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

slight knock rear suspension

Pass 12 Jul 2014 89,322 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 12 Jul 2013 85,187 miles

Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Jul 2012 80,823 miles

REAR BRAKE PIPES RUSTY

SLIGHT PLAY O/S/F INNER RACK JOINT

SLIGHT PLAY REAR SUSPENSION TOP ARMS

Pass 13 Jul 2011 76,244 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2011 76,244 miles

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

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 17 Jul 2010 71,339 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2009 65,824 miles

SLIGHT PLAY N/S INNER TRACK ARM JOINT

Pass 18 Jul 2008 58,581 miles

rear exhaust slight hole/leak

some play/wear in n/s steering rack end

Fail 15 Jul 2008 58,579 miles

Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

rear exhaust slight hole/leak

some play/wear in n/s steering rack end

Pass 16 Jul 2007 55,881 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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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S327 XAT is a 1998 Mitsubishi Fto in Blue with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 S327 XAT, 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 S327 XAT registered?

S327 XAT is a 1998 Mitsubishi Fto, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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