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J17 FTO

1994 Mitsubishi Fto

Black Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Dec 2012
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

80,993 mi
Last recorded80,993 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2011
Typical for 1994 Mitsubishi Fto108,370 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ17 FTO
MakeMitsubishi
ModelFto
Year1994
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2011 80,993 miles

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

Fail 15 Dec 2011 80,990 miles

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 30 Dec 2010 79,106 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2010 79,104 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Dec 2009 77,778 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2008 76,321 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2008 76,276 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

OffSide Headlamp aim p[atten becoming weak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Wipers split but just about clearing sceen

Pass 21 Dec 2007 72,882 miles

Cat has been removed but due to being import, vehicle cat test is defaulted to 3.5%

Charcoal filter pipes badly corroded

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Fail 13 Dec 2007 72,850 miles

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

Cat has been removed but due to being import, vehicle cat test is defaulted to 3.5%

Charcoal filter pipes badly corroded

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

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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J17 FTO is a 1994 Mitsubishi Fto in Black with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

Across all 1994 Mitsubishi Fto models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.6% with a typical mileage of 108,370 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 J17 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 32 years old, this Mitsubishi Fto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was J17 FTO registered?

J17 FTO is a 1994 Mitsubishi Fto, first registered on 31 December 1994.

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