1998 Mitsubishi FTO 2.0L Petrol · S288 GVL
1998 Mitsubishi FTO (2.0L, petrol). First registered 31/12/1998. Recorded mileage 118,086 miles. MOT valid until 01/12/2026.
- Make & Model
- MITSUBISHI FTO
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 01/12/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 118,086 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 1998
- Engine
- 1990cc
S288 GVL Key Findings
- 26 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 06/11/2025
- 9 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (14 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
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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S288 GVL Mileage History
- 23/11/200996,008 km
- 17/11/201069,454 mi
- 18/11/201069,454 mi
- 01/12/201178,073 mi+8,619 mi
- 02/12/201178,073 mi
- 12/11/201285,619 mi+7,546 mi
- 06/11/201394,582 mi+8,963 mi
- 13/11/2014101,479 mi+6,897 mi
- 13/11/2014101,479 mi
- 28/11/2015108,718 mi+7,239 mi
- 02/11/2016111,964 mi+3,246 mi
- 04/11/2016111,973 mi+9 mi
- 02/11/2017113,092 mi+1,119 mi
- 02/11/2018114,070 mi+978 mi
- 08/11/2018114,075 mi+5 mi
- 13/11/2019115,222 mi+1,147 mi
- 13/11/2019115,227 mi+5 mi
- 17/11/2020115,738 mi+511 mi
- 12/11/2021116,457 mi+719 mi
- 16/11/2022117,424 mi+967 mi
- 07/11/2023118,079 mi+655 mi
- 16/11/2023118,086 mi+7 mi
Average of roughly 1,579 miles per year across 22 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
S288 GVL MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
26 MOT tests are recorded for this 1998 Mitsubishi Fto (S288 GVL) between November 2009 and November 2025.
The record contains 17 passes and 9 failures.
The most recent test on 06 November 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 9 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (14 issues), Tyres (11 issues), Lighting (9 issues), Steering (7 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 32 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 Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced i”; “Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced ”.
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