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J30 FTO

1996 Mitsubishi Fto

Blue Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2013
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

93,949 mi
Last recorded93,949 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2013
Typical for 1996 Mitsubishi Fto96,396 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ30 FTO
MakeMitsubishi
ModelFto
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Fail 26 Sep 2013 93,949 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Nearside Inner Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Inner Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Outer Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Outer Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Outer Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Nearside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Rear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 22 Jun 2012 91,591 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2011 87,382 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip pads missing but pedal has been scored/roughened to privde anti-slip surface

IMPORTED VEHICLE rear number plate smaller size as U.K spec. plates cannot be accomodated

Fail 17 Jun 2011 87,366 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Brake pedal anti-slip pads missing but pedal has been scored/roughened to privde anti-slip surface

IMPORTED VEHICLE rear number plate smaller size as U.K spec. plates cannot be accomodated

Fail 4 May 2011 87,287 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Both rear brake discs are pitted.

Leak from o/s steering gator.

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

Pass 6 May 2010 78,722 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

brake pedal anti slip wearing thin and clutch aftermarket pedal insecure

n/s/r rear light has a broken clip

rear lights and repeaters tinted

underside of vehicle undersealed

Fail 3 May 2010 78,717 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

brake pedal anti slip wearing thin and clutch aftermarket pedal insecure

n/s/r rear light has a broken clip

rear lights and repeaters tinted

underside of vehicle undersealed

Pass 2 May 2009 75,598 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2007 70,623 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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J30 FTO is a 1996 Mitsubishi Fto in Blue with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 J30 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 30 years old, this Mitsubishi Fto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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J30 FTO is a 1996 Mitsubishi Fto, first registered on 31 March 1996.

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