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B4 RFG

1996 Mitsubishi Fto

Silver Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

88,148 mi
Last recorded88,148 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2013
Typical for 1996 Mitsubishi Fto96,396 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB4 RFG
MakeMitsubishi
ModelFto
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2013 88,148 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Sep 2013 88,137 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Sep 2013 88,127 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Oct 2012 81,455 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 30 Sep 2011 76,088 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2011 76,088 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 30 Sep 2010 72,450 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2009 67,034 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2009 66,899 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Oct 2008 57,126 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2008 57,104 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2008 57,104 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 25 Sep 2007 51,532 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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B4 RFG is a 1996 Mitsubishi Fto in Silver with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

Across all 1996 Mitsubishi Fto models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.0% with a typical mileage of 96,396 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 B4 RFG, 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 30 years old, this Mitsubishi Fto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was B4 RFG registered?

B4 RFG is a 1996 Mitsubishi Fto, first registered on 31 July 1996.

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