CarVerify

Free Car Check

N259 UAA

1996 Mitsubishi Fto

Red Petrol 1830cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

44,362 mi
Last recorded44,362 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2016
Typical for 1996 Mitsubishi Fto96,396 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Mitsubishi
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationN259 UAA
MakeMitsubishi
ModelFto
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,830cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2016 44,362 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both rear outer link bushes (2.4.G.2)

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement inner bushes (2.4.G.2)

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

all tyres heavily perished and cracked--rear tyres are also slightly out of shape--replac e asap

corrosion on all brake discs

front brake bind

Pass 17 Mar 2015 43,095 miles

all brake discs corroded due to lack of use

rear roll bar outer links upper bushes deteriorated

Fail 17 Mar 2015 43,095 miles

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

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

all brake discs corroded due to lack of use

rear roll bar outer links upper bushes deteriorated

Fail 25 Mar 2014 43,083 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

brake discs corroded due to lack of use

Pass 25 Mar 2014 43,083 miles

brake discs corroded due to lack of use

Pass 27 Mar 2013 43,082 miles

rear number plate deteriorated

Pass 21 Mar 2012 43,067 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2011 42,851 miles

front roll bar inner bushes and links have play

Pass 3 Nov 2009 42,697 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

slight noise from front suspension

Fail 28 Oct 2009 42,697 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 26 Aug 2008 42,375 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2007 41,219 miles

slight play in front roll bar links

slight play in inner roll bar bushes

Pass 1 Sep 2006 38,180 miles

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

both rear brake discs slighty corroded

Fail 22 Aug 2006 38,179 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated 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)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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
Full Mitsubishi Fto reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

N259 UAA is a 1996 Mitsubishi Fto in Red with a 1,830cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 N259 UAA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of N259 UAA?

You can check the full history of N259 UAA by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was N259 UAA registered?

N259 UAA is a 1996 Mitsubishi Fto, first registered on 31 December 1996.

Is N259 UAA safe to buy?

The MOT history for N259 UAA shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does N259 UAA have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on N259 UAA. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.