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P101 DFR

1997 Mitsubishi Fto

Grey Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2011
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

81,800 mi
Last recorded81,800 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2010
Typical for 1997 Mitsubishi Fto103,772 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP101 DFR
MakeMitsubishi
ModelFto
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2010 81,800 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2010

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

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 17 Mar 2009 79,252 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2009 79,252 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 19 Jan 2008 74,234 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2008 74,234 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

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

corrosion on discs

slight play on both side front d bushs

Pass 6 Aug 2007 72,832 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2007 72,828 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

all brake discs rusting

Pass 9 May 2006 71,397 miles
Fail 4 May 2006 71,397 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2005 63,582 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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P101 DFR is a 1997 Mitsubishi Fto in Grey with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

Across all 1997 Mitsubishi Fto models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.3% with a typical mileage of 103,772 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 P101 DFR, 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 29 years old, this Mitsubishi Fto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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P101 DFR is a 1997 Mitsubishi Fto, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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