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P214 PLN

1997 Mitsubishi Fto

Blue Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

183,713 mi
Last recorded183,713 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2017
Typical for 1997 Mitsubishi Fto103,772 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP214 PLN
MakeMitsubishi
ModelFto
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2017 183,713 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket modified but not seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)

oil leak

Pass 16 Apr 2016 174,265 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2015 170,400 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Fail 2 Apr 2015 170,379 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Pass 28 Mar 2014 157,299 miles

corrosion in osr arch not prescribed area

Fail 25 Mar 2014 157,291 miles

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

corrosion in osr arch not prescribed area

Pass 12 Apr 2013 144,145 miles

Oil leak

Pass 28 Mar 2012 130,144 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 14 Mar 2012 130,072 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 14 Mar 2011 119,841 miles

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

both front tyre inner sidewalls damaged/perished

off side rear tyre heavily worn on inner edge

oil leak

Fail 10 Mar 2011 119,582 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

both front tyre inner sidewalls damaged/perished

off side rear tyre heavily worn on inner edge

oil leak

Pass 16 Dec 2009 96,326 miles

screen is chipped and cracked, front number plate is broken, front tyres are worn on edges, off side rear hub lower bush is worn, rear brakes not working together

Pass 13 Dec 2008 84,222 miles

oil leak from engine, front brake discs are corroded

Fail 2 Dec 2008 84,124 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 28 Dec 2007 74,277 miles
Fail 27 Dec 2007 74,196 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 22 Dec 2006 64,312 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2006 64,224 miles

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

Pass 28 Dec 2005 58,742 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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P214 PLN is a 1997 Mitsubishi Fto in Blue with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 P214 PLN, 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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P214 PLN is a 1997 Mitsubishi Fto, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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