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V283 JTF

2002 Mitsubishi Fto

Silver Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2016
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

116,265 mi
Last recorded116,265 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2015
Typical for 2002 Mitsubishi Fto102,976 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV283 JTF
MakeMitsubishi
ModelFto
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2015 116,265 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2014 112,460 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2013 97,935 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2013 97,926 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 28 Feb 2012 80,452 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2012 80,451 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2011 77,110 miles

slight play to n/s of steering rack

Fail 22 Mar 2011 77,107 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

slight play to n/s of steering rack

Pass 12 Mar 2010 71,413 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

unable to fully inspect due to underseal

Pass 13 Feb 2009 63,462 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2008 57,199 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

exhaust corroded

front brake pads wearing low ( advise replacement )

gear box oil leak

movement in steering rack

steering rack mounting rubbers perrished and worn slightly

Fail 6 Feb 2008 57,199 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is fractured (5.2.6)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

exhaust corroded

front brake pads wearing low ( advise replacement )

gear box oil leak

movement in steering rack

steering rack mounting rubbers perrished and worn slightly

Pass 29 Jan 2007 49,364 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2007 49,364 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

movement in steering system

near side head lamp aim on lower limit

oil leak

rear discs corroded on inner edge

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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V283 JTF is a 2002 Mitsubishi Fto in Silver with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 V283 JTF, 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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What year was V283 JTF registered?

V283 JTF is a 2002 Mitsubishi Fto, first registered on 1 September 2002.

Is V283 JTF safe to buy?

The MOT history for V283 JTF shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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