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WBZ 3643

1997 Mitsubishi Fto

Silver Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2013
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

79,124 mi
Last recorded79,124 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2012
Typical for 1997 Mitsubishi Fto103,772 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWBZ 3643
MakeMitsubishi
ModelFto
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Fail 26 Nov 2012 79,124 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 26 Nov 2012 79,124 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2011 74,790 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 24 Sep 2011 74,790 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2010 73,579 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 16 Aug 2010 73,579 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2008 68,067 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2007 63,980 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2007 63,920 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Oil leak

low reserve travel on hand brake

off side headlamp misted up

Fail 16 Feb 2007 63,844 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Oil leak

low reserve travel on hand brake

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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WBZ 3643 is a 1997 Mitsubishi Fto in Silver with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 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 WBZ 3643, 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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What year was WBZ 3643 registered?

WBZ 3643 is a 1997 Mitsubishi Fto, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is WBZ 3643 safe to buy?

The MOT history for WBZ 3643 shows 10 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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