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G24 OTH

1997 Mitsubishi Fto

Red Petrol
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Sep 2026
Tests33 (20 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate60.6%

Mileage

144,016 mi
Last recorded144,016 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2025
Typical for 1997 Mitsubishi Fto103,772 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG24 OTH
MakeMitsubishi
ModelFto
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol

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MOT History

20 pass 13 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2025 144,016 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both sides deteriorating (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Front fog lamp insecure (4.5.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis leg area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal Underside of vehicle has been undersealed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2024 141,255 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Fog Lamp insecure but unlikely to become detached.

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area covered in excessive amount of underseal (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 3 Sep 2024 141,255 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Fog Lamp insecure but unlikely to become detached.

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area covered in excessive amount of underseal (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2023 140,535 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill weak (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

vehicle under seal underbody

Pass 25 Aug 2022 140,049 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all four (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both worn on inner (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Fail 24 Aug 2022 140,049 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all four (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both worn on inner (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 2 Sep 2021 136,398 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

underside of vehicle and all inner arches covered in undersill

Fail 23 Aug 2021 136,398 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Headlamp lens seriously defective both front (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

underside of vehicle and all inner arches covered in undersill

Pass 27 Jul 2020 131,380 miles

Front suspension makes noise on turning but nothing found on inspection. suspected top mounts

Vehicle has been undersealed

Pass 2 Sep 2019 131,212 miles

Vehicle extensively undersealed

Fail 2 Sep 2019 131,212 miles

Vehicle extensively undersealed

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached Nut undone (5.3.4 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached Nut undone (5.3.4 (a) (ii))

Fail 4 Jul 2019 131,088 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Jun 2019 130,899 miles

Emissions not tested Aborted lambda very high and co level around 10 times over (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Floor near inn sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Between centre and rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Catalytic converter looks as though it may have been previously welded and is probably defective due to emission being so high

General age related surface corrosion to most components under vehicle

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Jun 2018 129,211 miles

exhaust slight blow

Pass 10 Jul 2017 126,706 miles

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

Fail 10 Jul 2017 126,706 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 16 Jun 2017 126,542 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases section badly repaired (7.1.2)

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

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear tyre damage to sidewall

Offside Rear foot brake low effort

Offside Rear handbrake low effort

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

corrosion to offside rear chassis leg

corrosion to roof

corrosion/repairs to both rear inner wheel arches

corrosion/repairs to nearside rear chassis leg

corrosion/repairs to offside front floor

Pass 2 Jun 2016 123,081 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2015 121,844 miles

Brake hose ferrules rusting.

Exhaust very rusty and front bracket broken.

Fuel filler pipoes rusting and underside generally corroded.

Headlamp aims just within set limits.

Oil filter leaking.

Washer operation just adequate.

Fail 27 Apr 2015 121,842 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

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

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

Brake hose ferrules rusting.

Exhaust very rusty and front bracket broken.

Fuel filler pipoes rusting and underside generally corroded.

Headlamp aims just within set limits.

Oil filter leaking.

Washer operation just adequate.

Pass 22 Apr 2014 118,712 miles

Difficulty in checking inner sills due to thick carpet, ns headlamp lens slightly opaque, exhaust very rusty in places and has minor leak.

os and rear underside fairly rusty, brake hose ferulles rusty.

Pass 18 Jun 2013 114,639 miles

significqantcorrosion of brakehose ferrules, fuel filler pipes,etc, to tank,front and rearsteering and suspension components, oil filter and sump,box section and underbody*

windscreen washers poor - just ok* wiperblades worn* headlamp aims on upper aim limits - just ok* acceptable windscreen sticker on o/s*

Fail 17 Jun 2013 114,639 miles

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

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

significqantcorrosion of brakehose ferrules, fuel filler pipes,etc, to tank,front and rearsteering and suspension components, oil filter and sump,box section and underbody*

windscreen washers poor - just ok* wiperblades worn* headlamp aims on upper aim limits - just ok* acceptable windscreen sticker on o/s*

Pass 30 May 2012 109,769 miles

headlamp on aim limis* shields on underbody,etc, restrict examination* exhaust heavily corroded* rearsuspension arm front bushes heavily perished* rear fuel pipes and suspension corroded* tyres perished in general*

Fail 29 May 2012 109,769 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

headlamp on aim limis* shields on underbody,etc, restrict examination* exhaust heavily corroded* rearsuspension arm front bushes heavily perished* rear fuel pipes and suspension corroded* tyres perished in general*

Pass 27 May 2011 104,765 miles

exhaust very rusty, underside generally rusty, brakefluid fairly low but notbelow minimum.

Fail 26 May 2011 104,675 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

exhaust very rusty, underside generally rusty, brakefluid fairly low but notbelow minimum.

Pass 7 Jun 2010 99,298 miles

headlamp iams just within asetlimits, exhaust very rusty in places, engine oil leaks, emissions pass at 2nd attempt, rear vertical anti roll bar bushes perished and splitting.

Pass 30 Apr 2009 95,133 miles

SIGNIFICANT OIL LEAKS* SUSPECTED OSF CV GAITER BEGINNING TO SEEP* REAR ANTI-ROLL BAR END BUSHES WORN ANDSPLIT* HEADLAMP AIMS ON NS AND LOWEST AIM LIMITS*

Pass 22 Apr 2008 90,944 miles

AIMS ON AIM LIMITS* UNDERBODY, STEERING AND SUSPENSION, FUEL COMPONENTS, BRAKE COMPONENTS, ETC ALL RUSTING HEAVILY* FRONT TO REAR BRAKE PIPES CORRODED TO LIMIT* REAR ANTI ROLL BAR END BUSHES WORN* VARIOUS OIL LEAKS*

FRONT BRAKE DISCS WORN* REAR BRAKE DISCS WORN AND CORRODED TO LIMIT* SUSPECT FRONT SHOCK ABSORBERS BEGINNING TO SEEP* ALL TESTABLE ITEMS INSPECTED AND FOUND TO BE ACCEPTABLE AT TIME OF TEST*

Pass 26 Apr 2007 87,461 miles

brake pipes to both rear and both front brake hoses rusting, exhaust very rusty in places, headlampo alignment just withinset limits, coolant radiator in poor condition, slightest suggestion of binding on nsr handbrake, requires further investigation

Pass 28 Apr 2006 83,764 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2006 83,764 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

brake fluid a little low, front to rear and rear brake pipes beginning to corrode in places, and some view of pipes blocked, exhaust very rusty in places.

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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G24 OTH is a 1997 Mitsubishi Fto in Red. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.6%.

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 G24 OTH, 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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G24 OTH is a 1997 Mitsubishi Fto, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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