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G4 DBR

1996 Mitsubishi Fto

Black Petrol 2972cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2021
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

224,121 mi
Last recorded224,121 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2020
Typical for 1996 Mitsubishi Fto96,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG4 DBR
MakeMitsubishi
ModelFto
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,972cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2020 224,121 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft damaged but serviceable (6.1.7 (e))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Windscreen excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

floor pan has corrosion all over

Fail 29 Aug 2020 224,121 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft damaged but serviceable (6.1.7 (e))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Windscreen excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

floor pan has corrosion all over

Fail 3 Sep 2019 223,326 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam both sides (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2018 217,659 miles

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

oil leak

Pass 30 Mar 2017 215,322 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front coil spring corroded and worn (2.4.C.1b)

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion under vehicle (6.1.B.2)

Fail 25 Mar 2017 215,319 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s D bushes (2.4.G.2)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion under vehicle (6.1.B.2)

Pass 11 Mar 2016 207,134 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

fuel tank slightly corroded

Pass 24 Mar 2015 105,245 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2014 193,689 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

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

heat shield advised

oil leak advised

unable to check boot floor

all 4 shoks/top mountings s/worn

Fail 14 Feb 2014 193,688 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Front Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

heat shield advised

oil leak advised

unable to check boot floor

Pass 23 Nov 2012 182,558 miles

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 23 Nov 2011 79,679 miles

Coolant leak

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

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 22 Nov 2011 79,673 miles

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

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

Coolant leak

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

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

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

Oil leak

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 14 Oct 2010 78,587 miles

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

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

Fail 11 May 2010 78,585 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 29 Apr 2009 71,469 miles

ADVISE OIL LEAKS

ADVISE OIL LEAKS

ADVISE REPAIRS TO EXHAUST

ADVISE S/CORROSION TO B/PIPES

ADVISE HORN DETERIORATING

ADVISE NAIL IN O/S REAR TYRE INNER WALL

Pass 26 Jun 2008 67,403 miles

nail in n/s/r tyre

Pass 26 Jun 2007 61,229 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2006 48,220 miles

winter tyres fitted to all four wheels

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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G4 DBR is a 1996 Mitsubishi Fto in Black with a 2,972cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 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 G4 DBR, 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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G4 DBR is a 1996 Mitsubishi Fto, first registered on 31 December 1996.

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