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A7 FTO

1998 Mitsubishi Fto

Red Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2020
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

179,070 mi
Last recorded179,070 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2019
Typical for 1998 Mitsubishi Fto116,989 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA7 FTO
MakeMitsubishi
ModelFto
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2019 179,070 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2018 177,882 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2017 169,029 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2016 162,182 miles

Offside Front TYRE TO BE REPLACE AS SOON AS RUBBER PERISHING ON WALLS

Pass 25 Mar 2015 154,356 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 7 Apr 2014 147,664 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Mar 2014 147,628 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2013 139,684 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2011 135,195 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 16 Nov 2010 122,774 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2010 122,752 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 19 Nov 2009 109,483 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2008 96,971 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2007 86,191 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2006 80,040 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2005 74,534 miles

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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A7 FTO is a 1998 Mitsubishi Fto in Red with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 A7 FTO, 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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What year was A7 FTO registered?

A7 FTO is a 1998 Mitsubishi Fto, first registered on 1 September 1998.

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The MOT history for A7 FTO shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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