1995 MITSUBISHI FTO2.0L PETROL

This 1995 Mitsubishi FTO presents a significant cause for concern, as it has not held a valid MOT certificate for a decade. The vehicle has been effectively off the road since its last failed inspection in June 2016. The MOT history reveals a rapidly worsening trend regarding structural integrity. By 2016, the vehicle suffered from extensive, severe corrosion on suspension component mountings and door sills, alongside critical failures in braking, steering, and lighting systems. The progression from minor surface corrosion noted in 2012 to excessive structural rot by 2016 indicates that the vehicle was likely stored in poor conditions, leading to significant decay of the chassis. While the recorded mileage of 127,153 is relatively low for a 31-year-old car, the lack of movement since 2016 suggests the vehicle has been standing for ten years. Low mileage combined with long-term storage is often more damaging than consistent use, as seals dry out, fluids degrade, and corrosion accelerates in static environments. The fact that the mileage remained virtually identical between 2013 and 2016 further suggests the car saw very little use even before it was taken off the road. The primary risk here is catastrophic structural failure. The chassis rot identified in the final MOT is a major safety hazard that is often prohibitively expensive to repair to a roadworthy standard.