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S996 HDV

2002 Mitsubishi Fto

Black Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2017
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

254,864 mi
Last recorded254,864 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2016
Typical for 2002 Mitsubishi Fto102,976 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS996 HDV
MakeMitsubishi
ModelFto
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2016 254,864 miles

BODY SILLS CORRODED MAY NEED WELDING NEXY MOT

REAR CHASSIS RAILS AND OVER AXLE CORRODED MAY NEED WELDING NEXT MOT

Fail 12 Jul 2016 254,389 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

BODY SILLS CORRODED MAY NEED WELDING NEXY MOT

REAR CHASSIS RAILS AND OVER AXLE CORRODED MAY NEED WELDING NEXT MOT

Pass 28 Jul 2015 241,997 miles

both front tyres are worn

corrosion to chassis and suspension conponents

Fail 8 Jul 2015 241,726 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside 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)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

MOST REAR BRAKE PIPES AND HOSE FERRULES CORRODED

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

REAR BRAKE DISCS CORRODED/PITTED

VARIOUS AREAS OF CORROSION

Pass 24 Jun 2014 228,321 miles

corrosion near the nearside rear upper anti-roll bar mount bracket

most rear brake pipes corroded

offside and nearside front floor pans badly corroded attention advised soon

play in both rear suspension upper link outer bushes

rear fog lamp badly deteriorated (bulb holder corroded)

Fail 24 Jun 2014 228,321 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

corrosion near the nearside rear upper anti-roll bar mount bracket

most rear brake pipes corroded

offside and nearside front floor pans badly corroded attention advised soon

play in both rear suspension upper link outer bushes

rear fog lamp badly deteriorated (bulb holder corroded)

Pass 10 Jul 2013 214,081 miles

nearside front tyre tread depth approx' 3 to 4mm

Fail 10 Jul 2013 214,081 miles

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

nearside front tyre tread depth approx' 3 to 4mm

Pass 5 Jul 2012 198,325 miles

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

offside front brake pad(s) getting low (inner pad? )

Pass 1 Jul 2011 180,263 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 28 Jun 2011 180,262 miles

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Jun 2010 161,156 miles

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

offside front body spoiler insecure slightly

Fail 18 Jun 2010 160,912 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

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

offside front body spoiler insecure

play in offside inner steering rack joint

Pass 15 Jul 2009 144,097 miles

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

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

oil leak from sump

play in offside steering rack inner joint

Fail 8 Jul 2009 143,866 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

oil leak from sump

play in offside steering rack inner joint

Pass 11 Jul 2008 126,242 miles

very slight play in offside steering rack inner joint

Pass 25 Jun 2007 110,500 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2006 90,984 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2006 90,736 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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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S996 HDV is a 2002 Mitsubishi Fto in Black with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

Across all 2002 Mitsubishi Fto models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.4% with a typical mileage of 102,976 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 S996 HDV, 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 24 years old, this Mitsubishi Fto is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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S996 HDV is a 2002 Mitsubishi Fto, first registered on 1 July 2002.

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