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N170 LAG

1996 Mitsubishi Fto

Silver Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2016
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

127,970 mi
Last recorded127,970 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2015
Typical for 1996 Mitsubishi Fto96,396 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN170 LAG
MakeMitsubishi
ModelFto
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2015 127,970 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

oil leak has potential to contaminate front brakes

Pass 11 Jul 2014 122,212 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2014 122,212 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2013 120,002 miles

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

Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Temporary fuel cap fitted

off side front tyers crakes in tread

Fail 4 Jul 2013 120,001 miles

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

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

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Temporary fuel cap fitted

off side front tyers crakes in tread

Pass 7 Jul 2012 118,048 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2011 113,295 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2010 110,228 miles
Pass 7 May 2009 101,226 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2008 98,481 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2007 89,602 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2006 77,205 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 2 May 2006 77,198 miles

Nearside Rear 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)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 9 Sep 2005 69,301 miles

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

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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N170 LAG is a 1996 Mitsubishi Fto in Silver with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 N170 LAG, 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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N170 LAG is a 1996 Mitsubishi Fto, first registered on 31 December 1996.

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