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A13 WJD

1998 Mitsubishi Fto

Maroon Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

144,581 mi
Last recorded144,581 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2010
Typical for 1998 Mitsubishi Fto116,989 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA13 WJD
MakeMitsubishi
ModelFto
Year1998
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2010 144,581 miles

Evidence of front tyres fouling another part of the vehicle

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

REAR anti-roll bar linkages missing

parts of the chasis corroded

Pass 4 Jul 2009 141,957 miles
Fail 28 May 2009 141,429 miles

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.3.D.1)

Nearside Outer Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 18 Jun 2008 137,306 miles

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

Fail 31 May 2008 137,070 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

offside rear shock absorber stiff when in raised position

Pass 7 Jun 2007 13,318 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2007 13,318 miles

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut has excessive play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

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

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 14 Jun 2006 123,593 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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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A13 WJD is a 1998 Mitsubishi Fto in Maroon with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 A13 WJD, 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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A13 WJD is a 1998 Mitsubishi Fto, first registered on 17 June 1998.

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