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P344 FTA

1996 Mitsubishi Estate

Blue Diesel 2835cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2019
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

188,406 mi
Last recorded188,406 miles
Recorded on25 May 2018
Typical for 1996 Mitsubishi Estate131,316 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP344 FTA
MakeMitsubishi
ModelEstate
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,835cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 May 2018 188,406 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2016 179,638 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

slight play in o/s/r and n/s/r radius arms

Fail 17 Oct 2016 179,320 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside steering rack arm has slight play

Oil leak ()

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 23 Oct 2015 170,494 miles

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

Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

oil leak

Fail 21 Oct 2015 170,494 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis to inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported mount broken off (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

oil leak

Pass 3 Nov 2014 162,462 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

n/s/f tyre cut on inner edge not through to the cords

slight corrosion to inner sills

Fail 29 Oct 2014 162,462 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

slight corrosion to inner sills

Pass 15 Nov 2013 151,961 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Oil leak

Pass 7 Nov 2012 145,833 miles

coil springs are corroded

covers under vehicle restrict view of some testable items

engine oil leaks

inner sills are corroded

metal brake pipes corroded

offside and nearside rear axle bushes are split

offside front tyre inner edge worn low and splitting

offside rear anti-roll bar link is worn

rear brake pads look low

slight play nearside front wheel bearing

Fail 31 Oct 2012 145,828 miles

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

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

Offside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Towbar component insecure (6.6.1)

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

coil springs are corroded

covers under vehicle restrict view of some testable items

engine oil leaks

inner sills are corroded

metal brake pipes corroded

offside and nearside rear axle bushes are split

offside front tyre inner edge worn low and splitting

offside rear anti-roll bar link is worn

rear brake pads look low

slight play nearside front wheel bearing

Pass 9 Nov 2011 129,213 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2011 129,202 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 1 Nov 2011 128,736 miles

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Hazard warning switch insecure (1.4.B.1d)

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 27 Oct 2010 110,960 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2010 110,027 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2010 109,974 miles

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

NEARSIDE FRONT INEER CV BOOT SPLIT

Pass 27 Aug 2009 102,767 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2008 94,401 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2007 85,586 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2006 76,782 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2005 108,828 miles

How Reliable is the Mitsubishi Estate?

Based on 1,035 MOT tests across 113 vehicles.

69.5%
Pass Rate
6,831
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
113
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 82
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 46
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 38
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 35
fog lamp not working 34
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P344 FTA is a 1996 Mitsubishi Estate in Blue with a 2,835cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1996 Mitsubishi Estate models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.9% with a typical mileage of 131,316 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 Estate fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 82 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P344 FTA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mitsubishi Estate typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 30 years old, this Mitsubishi Estate is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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P344 FTA is a 1996 Mitsubishi Estate, first registered on 8 August 1996.

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