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N371 DVM

1996 Mitsubishi Fto

Silver Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2016
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

208,541 mi
Last recorded208,541 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2015
Typical for 1996 Mitsubishi Fto96,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN371 DVM
MakeMitsubishi
ModelFto
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2015 208,541 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2015 208,419 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Aug 2013 197,597 miles

O/S/R brake binding slightly

O/S/R disc warped slightly

Sill covers fitted

Fail 30 Jun 2012 197,536 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 6 Jul 2011 193,075 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2011 193,075 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

emmisions not tested due to exhaust blowing

n/s/f tyre on wear limit on outer edge and cuts in sidewall

n/s/r tyre starting to crack and has cuts in sidewall

o/s/r tyre starting to crack

Pass 1 Jul 2010 187,545 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 25 Jun 2010 187,530 miles

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

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

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 2 Feb 2009 184,237 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

slight cut in sidewall but not down to cords nearside front

Pass 2 Feb 2009 184,237 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

slight cut in sidewall but not down to cords nearside front

Pass 10 Sep 2007 184,193 miles
Pass 9 May 2006 179,595 miles
Fail 9 May 2006 179,595 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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N371 DVM is a 1996 Mitsubishi Fto in Silver with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 N371 DVM, 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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N371 DVM is a 1996 Mitsubishi Fto, first registered on 30 December 1996.

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