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1995 Mitsubishi Ralliart FTO 2.0L Petrol · N591 BNU

N591 BNU

1995 Mitsubishi Ralliart FTO (2.0L, petrol). First registered 31 Dec 1995. Recorded mileage 137,075 miles. MOT expired on 08 Mar 2026. Currently declared SORN.

Make & Model
MITSUBISHI RALLIART FTO
Year / Origin
1995 · Newcastle
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Expired on 08 Mar 2026
Road Tax
SORN
Recorded Mileage
137,075 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine
Petrol · 2.0L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Expired
Expired on 08 Mar 2026
Tax Status
SORN
Statutory Off Road (SORN)
Fuel Type
Petrol
Year
1995
Engine
1998cc
Mechanical Assessment

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The Mitsubishi Ralliart FTO presents a currently roadworthy status, having passed the most recent MOT test on 4 March 2025 at 137,075 miles with no defects recorded. The maintenance trend shows a resolving pattern after a troubled early 2024 period. Prior to the clean 2025 pass, the vehicle failed three consecutive tests in 2024 and 2023, yet each failure listed no defects, indicating administrative or presentation issues rather than mechanical faults. The owner corrected the situation and secured a pass in March 2024 at 131,627 miles, followed by the unblemished 2025 certificate. Recorded mileage sits at 137,075 over roughly 27 years, equating to about 5,077 miles per year, which is low for a performance coupé of this age. The odometer advanced only 5,471 miles between the February 2024 failure at 131,604 miles and the March 2025 pass. Such limited annual use suggests extended standing periods, a pattern that often conceals perished rubber components and corroded brake calipers despite a clean test sheet. The sparse record shows no advisories across any entry, denying the buyer insight into wear on consumables or structural items. A buyer should physically inspect the suspension bushes and coil springs for degradation from low-use ageing, as the MOT history offers no advisory coverage of these items. Brake discs and calipers warrant close examination for binding or corrosion after the car's likely dormant stretches. Structural integrity around sills and subframes needs scrutiny for rust, given the FTO's age and absent corrosion notes in the record. The repeated 2024 failures with zero defects point to previous owners neglecting test preparation rather than mechanical care. Verify the V5C and confirm the 2025 pass reflects genuine condition, not a rushed remedy.
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N591 BNU Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 04/03/2025
  • 137,075 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 3 historical MOT failures
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT

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N591 BNU MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 28 Sept 2026, 18:36
MOT Analysis

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5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1995 Mitsubishi Ralliart Fto (N591 BNU) between April 2023 and March 2025.

The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.

The most recent test on 04 March 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

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N591 BNU Mileage History

  1. 22/04/2023131,496 mi
  2. 24/02/2024131,604 mi+108 mi
  3. 09/03/2024131,621 mi+17 mi
  4. 09/03/2024131,627 mi+6 mi
  5. 04/03/2025137,075 mi+5,448 mi

Average of roughly 2,987 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
30
/ 100 · Poor
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor

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MOT Expired or Failed
Tax Status Unknown
Poor MOT pass rate (40%)
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