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P157 RNE

1997 Mitsubishi Fto

Black Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2011
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

149,732 mi
Last recorded149,732 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2010
Typical for 1997 Mitsubishi Fto103,772 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP157 RNE
MakeMitsubishi
ModelFto
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2010 149,732 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2009 135,819 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2009 135,812 miles

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

Front registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 13 May 2008 124,116 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2007 110,635 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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P157 RNE is a 1997 Mitsubishi Fto in Black with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 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 P157 RNE, 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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What year was P157 RNE registered?

P157 RNE is a 1997 Mitsubishi Fto, first registered on 1 May 1997.

Is P157 RNE safe to buy?

The MOT history for P157 RNE shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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