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N229 JNO

2007 Mitsubishi Fto

Red Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Feb 2027
Tests26 (14 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

100,159 mi
Last recorded100,159 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2026
Typical for 2007 Mitsubishi Fto98,571 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN229 JNO
MakeMitsubishi
ModelFto
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

14 pass 12 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2026 100,159 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

underside corroded

Fail 30 Jan 2026 100,123 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

underside corroded

Pass 31 Oct 2024 98,481 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2024 98,473 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Central Braking system leaking pipe conection (1.1.3 (d))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

Pass 26 Oct 2023 97,609 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2022 97,150 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2021 97,035 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2020 97,009 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Gereral corrosoion on underside of vehicle

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 12 Feb 2020 96,918 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Front Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened arms front bushes (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both d bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

general corrosion on underside of car

hand brake travel long

plastic sill trims fitted

Fail 28 Jan 2020 96,703 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

park brake lever has little reserve travel

vehicle has corrosion to various parts and places

Fail 4 Dec 2019 96,491 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Park brake lever has little reserve travel

Vehicle has corrosion to various parts and places

Fail 6 Nov 2019 96,355 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

handbrake lever has no reserve travel

Pass 31 Jan 2019 91,299 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Oct 2017 91,248 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 0.76 (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 8.63% (7.3.D.3)

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive 392ppm (7.3.D.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Oct 2016 87,456 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage 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)

both rear tyres misshaped

exhaust system in poor condition

Pass 14 Sep 2015 86,176 miles

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Rear Trailing arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)

both rear tyres have slightly uneven surface

Fail 10 Sep 2015 86,166 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Rear Trailing arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)

both rear tyres have slightly uneven surface

Pass 5 Sep 2014 79,686 miles

offside headlight deteriorated

Pass 2 Aug 2013 71,879 miles

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

offside headlamp lens is deteriorated

Pass 10 Aug 2012 65,674 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2011 58,676 miles

o/s front roll bar bush worn

Fail 17 Aug 2011 58,676 miles

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

o/s front roll bar bush worn

Pass 19 Aug 2010 51,895 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2010 51,862 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

o/s front roll bar bush worn

Fail 17 Mar 2009 42,483 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Mar 2009 42,483 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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N229 JNO is a 2007 Mitsubishi Fto in Red with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

Across all 2007 Mitsubishi Fto models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.0% with a typical mileage of 98,571 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 N229 JNO, 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 19 years old, this Mitsubishi Fto is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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N229 JNO is a 2007 Mitsubishi Fto, first registered on 10 April 2007.

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The MOT history for N229 JNO shows 26 tests with a 53.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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