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J4 PVR

1997 Mitsubishi Fto

Red Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

99,579 mi
Last recorded99,579 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2013
Typical for 1997 Mitsubishi Fto103,772 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ4 PVR
MakeMitsubishi
ModelFto
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Fail 7 Oct 2013 99,579 miles

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

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)

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)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Coolant leak

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

door handle loose

plastic oversills fitted

underside and brake pipes heavily undersealed

Pass 12 Oct 2009 98,294 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 13 Oct 2008 96,401 miles

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

Oil leak

exhaust noise!

rear exhaust mounting repaired with cable

Fail 13 Oct 2008 96,398 miles

Front registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

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

Rear registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

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

Oil leak

exhaust noise!

rear exhaust mounting repaired with cable

Pass 18 Oct 2007 94,227 miles

non cat test carried out as requested by vosa tel no 08456005977

Fail 18 Oct 2007 94,227 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

non cat test carried out as requested by vosa tel no 08456005977

Pass 23 Oct 2006 588,179 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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J4 PVR is a 1997 Mitsubishi Fto in Red with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 J4 PVR, 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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J4 PVR is a 1997 Mitsubishi Fto, first registered on 15 October 1997.

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