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P521 LJB

1997 Mitsubishi Fto

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

194,732 mi
Last recorded194,732 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2011
Typical for 1997 Mitsubishi Fto103,772 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP521 LJB
MakeMitsubishi
ModelFto
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Fail 20 Dec 2011 194,732 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2010 191,298 miles

Slight corrosion on n/s and o/s front strut mount area

Pass 24 Nov 2009 187,231 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 25 Nov 2008 184,664 miles

corrosion to off side rear chassis area

Pass 15 Nov 2007 175,726 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2006 166,925 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2006 166,925 miles

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

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

o/s/f top strut mount 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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P521 LJB is a 1997 Mitsubishi Fto in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 P521 LJB, 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 P521 LJB registered?

P521 LJB is a 1997 Mitsubishi Fto, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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The MOT history for P521 LJB shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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