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A5 KPD

1998 Mitsubishi Fto

White Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2026
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

83,018 mi
Last recorded83,018 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2025
Typical for 1998 Mitsubishi Fto116,989 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA5 KPD
MakeMitsubishi
ModelFto
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2025 83,018 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s/r and o/s/r (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 30 Jan 2024 82,165 miles

under tray fitted to the car

Pass 21 Jan 2023 82,156 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

under tray fitted to the car.

Pass 13 Oct 2021 79,132 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

under sealent applied

Pass 21 Sep 2020 75,771 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

under sealent applied

Pass 18 Sep 2019 73,962 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Sep 2019 73,962 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade missing (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2018 73,739 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2017 71,074 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2016 68,292 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2015 68,094 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2014 68,080 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2013 68,043 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2012 68,008 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2011 67,750 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2010 67,186 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2009 66,222 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 25 Jul 2008 65,659 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2007 64,843 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2006 62,865 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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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A5 KPD is a 1998 Mitsubishi Fto in White with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 A5 KPD, 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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A5 KPD is a 1998 Mitsubishi Fto, first registered on 7 December 1998.

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