1996 Mitsubishi FTO FTO 2.0L Petrol · N278 BNN
1996 Mitsubishi FTO FTO (2.0L, petrol). First registered 01 Aug 2000. Recorded mileage 175,310 miles. MOT valid until 27 Aug 2027. Taxed until 01 Sept 2027.
- Make & Model
- MITSUBISHI FTO FTO
- Year / Origin
- 1996 · Newcastle
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 27 Aug 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Sept 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 175,310 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Available on IAGC
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N278 BNN Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 22/08/2026
- 175,310 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring bodywork & corrosion items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
N278 BNN 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 Fto (N278 BNN) between July 2024 and August 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 22 August 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Bodywork (8 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Tyres (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 17 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: “Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))”; “Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))”; “Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))”.
N278 BNN Mileage History
- 09/07/2024174,488 mi
- 12/07/2024174,489 mi+1 mi
- 27/08/2025175,105 mi+616 mi
- 29/08/2025175,105 mi
- 22/08/2026175,310 mi+205 mi
Average of roughly 388 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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