Should I check the MOT history before buying a 1996 Mitsubishi Ralliart Fto?

Yes. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. A full MOT history analysis will highlight patterns that a single test result won't reveal.

What corrosion should I look for when inspecting a 1996 Mitsubishi Ralliart Fto?

Check brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that is expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.

How are tyres and brakes typically on a 1996 Mitsubishi Ralliart Fto?

Tyres and brakes are the most common advisory items on vehicles of this age. Budget for replacement if they are near the limit, and factor this into your offer price.

How many 1996 Mitsubishi Ralliart Fto vehicles have had dangerous defects recorded?

35% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded. Search the registration on CarHunch — the full MOT history will show exactly what was flagged and whether it was resolved.

Is the 1996 Mitsubishi Ralliart Fto reliable?

Based on MOT data from 238 vehicles, the 1996 Mitsubishi Ralliart Fto has a first-time MOT pass rate of 65%, indicating average reliability for its class. Always check the full MOT history of any specific vehicle before buying.

Do I need an HPI check when buying a 1996 Mitsubishi Ralliart Fto?

Yes. The MOT history will not show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status. An HPI check covers these areas and should be part of any used car purchase.

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Mitsubishi Ralliart Fto (1996)

238 real MOT outcomes analysed • 65% first-time pass rate

1996 Mitsubishi Ralliart Fto

CarHunch analysed 238 real MOT records for the 1996 Mitsubishi Ralliart Fto. Real test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — from verified DVLA records. Updated as new MOTs are recorded.
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The 1996 Mitsubishi Ralliart FTO is significantly less reliable than the UK average, with a 65% first-time pass rate against the typical 80%, and a concerning 34.4% of these cars have recorded dangerous defects at some point—well above acceptable levels for a used car purchase. This is a genuine red flag for buyer safety.

These FTOs are running at around 103,000 miles on average, which is reasonable for their age, but they're developing serious problems: owners face nearly four failures per MOT cycle and a hefty 16.7 advisories, suggesting mounting wear across multiple systems. Before committing to one, have a pre-purchase inspection focus specifically on the brake, steering, and suspension components, since dangerous defects are prevalent in this cohort.

We have limited data for the 1996 Mitsubishi Ralliart Fto — treat the figures below as indicative rather than definitive.

⚠️ Over 1 in 5 of these vehicles have had a dangerous MOT failure at some point — usually tyres or brakes, and often a one-off issue rather than a persistent problem. The group stats won't tell you which one you're looking at.

First-time pass

65%

UK average ~80%

Below average

Dangerous (ever)

34.5%

At least once in MOT history

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Avg failures / car

3.92

Over 10.7 tests on record

High

Typical mileage

98k

Middle half: 80k–121k

For context

These stats describe 238 vehicles as a group. The specific vehicle you're looking at could be the one good example or the one outlier. Run its registration to find out.

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Based on MOT data from 238 vehicles — here's what to check.

📋 Check the full MOT history. 34.5% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded - recurring advisories often signal problems years before they become failures.
Search the reg on CarHunch for the full MOT history, reliability stats and a free AI-powered analysis of that exact vehicle.
🔍 Brake pipes, sills and subframes are the key areas on a vehicle this age — structural rust is hard to spot without getting underneath. A mechanic will check all of this before you commit, and give you a concrete basis to negotiate on price. Inspection →
📄 Outstanding finance, insurance write-offs and clocking won't appear in the MOT records — a dedicated history check covers all of this. Our link gets you 20% off automatically. History Get 20% off via CarHunch

Pass Rate by Fuel Type

Fuel type	Vehicles	Pass rate	Avg failures
Petrol (100%)	237	65%	3.92

Colour Breakdown

Based on 1,564 Mitsubishi Ralliart Fto vehicles registered in the UK — across all years. From DVLA registration records.

Silver 34%

531

Black 23.3%

364

Red 17.4%

272

Blue 9%

140

White 8.6%

135

Grey 4.1%

Maroon 1.1%

Yellow 1%

Purple 0.8%

Green 0.4%

Gold 0.4%

Mileage Distribution

Most 1996 Mitsubishi Ralliart Fto vehicles sit in the blue band. If the vehicle you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.

98,164

typical

79,982

low mileage

120,929

high mileage

Half of all 1996 Mitsubishi Ralliart Fto vehicles fall between 79,982 and 120,929 miles.

Is the mileage you're seeing normal?

✓ Under 79,982 miles — lower than most. Could be great, or could be a vehicle that rarely moved. Check test frequency and mileage progression in the MOT history.

✓ 79,982–120,929 miles — normal for age. This is where most 1996 Mitsubishi Ralliart Ftos sit.

⚠ Over 163,254 miles — higher than typical. Not necessarily a problem, but check service history and look out for advisory build-up on tyres and brakes.

1996 Mitsubishi Ralliart Fto — Still on the Road

Numbers are thinning — 15% of 1996 Mitsubishi Ralliart Ftos are still active.

Numbers are declining — 10 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025 (15% of peak).

Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2014–2025.
* The 2020 dip reflects the government's COVID-19 MOT exemption, which allowed certificates to be extended by six months — fewer tests were conducted that year.

MOT History Averages

10.7

Avg MOT tests per vehicle

3.92

Avg failures per vehicle

16.7

Avg advisories per vehicle

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