1996 Mitsubishi FTO 2.0L Petrol · F248 FTO
1996 Mitsubishi FTO (2.0L, petrol). First registered 31 Dec 1996. Recorded mileage 88,595 miles. MOT valid until 15 Jul 2027.
- Make & Model
- MITSUBISHI FTO
- Year / Origin
- 1996 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 15 Jul 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 88,595 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Available on IAGC
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F248 FTO Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 17/07/2026
- 88,595 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
F248 FTO MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1996 Mitsubishi Fto (F248 FTO) between June 2023 and July 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 17 July 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (6 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Windscreen (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 13 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))”.
F248 FTO Mileage History
- 13/06/202384,383 mi
- 04/06/202485,428 mi+1,045 mi
- 14/07/202586,623 mi+1,195 mi
- 15/07/202586,623 mi
- 17/07/202688,595 mi+1,972 mi
Average of roughly 1,362 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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