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N297 LAG

1996 Mitsubishi Fto

Blue Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2010
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

135,175 mi
Last recorded135,175 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2009
Typical for 1996 Mitsubishi Fto96,396 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN297 LAG
MakeMitsubishi
ModelFto
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2009 135,175 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2008 124,084 miles

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

f/o/s inner drive shatf boot split.

Pass 7 Nov 2007 113,683 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2006 108,176 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2006 108,174 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2006 103,181 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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N297 LAG is a 1996 Mitsubishi Fto in Blue with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 N297 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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N297 LAG is a 1996 Mitsubishi Fto, first registered on 1 June 1996.

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