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N371 HTE

1996 Mitsubishi Fto

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2016
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

43,804 mi
Last recorded43,804 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2015
Typical for 1996 Mitsubishi Fto96,396 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN371 HTE
MakeMitsubishi
ModelFto
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2015 43,804 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Upper Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

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

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

Nearside Inner Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Fail 3 Aug 2015 43,801 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Inner Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Outer Rear Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Brake lines especially the rear half are corroded on the surface.

Fuel filler cap cannot be opened.

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Upper Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

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

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

Offside front under chassis rail 2 fuel vapour pipes corroded.

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 HTE is a 1996 Mitsubishi Fto in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 HTE, 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

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What year was N371 HTE registered?

N371 HTE is a 1996 Mitsubishi Fto, first registered on 31 December 1996.

Is N371 HTE safe to buy?

The MOT history for N371 HTE shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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