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N245 JBY

1996 Mitsubishi Fto

Red Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Mar 2027
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

Typical for 1996 Mitsubishi Fto96,396 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN245 JBY
MakeMitsubishi
ModelFto
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2026

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 27 Mar 2026

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 23 Jun 2021 69,142 miles

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))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn upper bush (5.3.4 (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))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Jun 2020 68,787 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 13 Jun 2020 68,787 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Sep 2018 62,940 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

nearside rear outer rigger corroded

offside rear outer rigger corroded

Pass 7 Sep 2017 61,239 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened both (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak Slight ()

Under body has slight surface corrosion

Fail 7 Sep 2017 61,239 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened both (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak Slight ()

Under body has slight surface corrosion

Pass 12 Sep 2016 58,510 miles

Nearside Inner Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear Inner Body has slight corrosion corner (6.1.B.2)

Offside Inner Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Inner Body has slight corrosion corner (6.1.B.2)

Pass 16 May 2014 58,248 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2013 53,300 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2013 52,076 miles

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)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

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

Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Jan 2012 46,063 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2012 46,063 miles

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

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

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

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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N245 JBY is a 1996 Mitsubishi Fto in Red with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 N245 JBY, 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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N245 JBY is a 1996 Mitsubishi Fto, first registered on 31 December 1996.

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