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ABE 4R

2000 Mitsubishi Gto

Red Petrol 3000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Apr 2027
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

228,741 mi
Last recorded228,741 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2026
Typical for 2000 Mitsubishi Gto94,124 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationABE 4R
MakeMitsubishi
ModelGto
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2026 228,741 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2025 228,423 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2023 227,111 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2023 227,068 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system pipe from master cylinder to abs pump (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe from master cylinder to abs pump (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 26 Oct 2022 225,655 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material On Bulk Head (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2021 224,407 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2020 224,333 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front fog lamps not working

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Rear subframe mounting points (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2019 223,173 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Fog lamp not working

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Oct 2019 223,050 miles

Emissions not tested engine overheating (8.2.1.2 (d))

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 17 Oct 2018 222,403 miles

Fuel pipes corroded

Nearside Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Sep 2018 222,360 miles

Central Front Prop shaft bearing housing insecure (6.1.7 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Central Front Prop shaft bearing housing likely to fail (6.1.7 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2017 220,583 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides (3.6.B.2c)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear Inner sills corroded both sides

both sills damaged

signs of corrosion on all suspension components

Fail 31 Aug 2017 220,583 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded front mount (2.4.A.3)

Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear both (1.1.C.1f)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides (3.6.B.2c)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear Inner sills corroded both sides

both sills damaged

signs of corrosion on all suspension components

Pass 6 Jul 2016 218,972 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides (3.6.B.2c)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear Inner sill corroded

signs of corrosion on all areas

Fail 6 Jul 2016 218,942 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides (3.6.B.2c)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear Inner sill corroded

signs of corrosion on all areas

Pass 29 Nov 2013 217,068 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2013 217,068 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 31 Oct 2012 181,775 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

nearside front wishbone rear bush leaking oil

rear subframe bushes deteriorating

Fail 30 Oct 2012 181,775 miles

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

nearside front wishbone rear bush leaking oil

rear subframe bushes deteriorating

Pass 18 Jun 2011 158,116 miles

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 26 May 2010 135,990 miles
Fail 13 May 2010 135,990 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

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How Reliable is the Mitsubishi Gto?

Based on 16,279 MOT tests across 1,636 vehicles.

69.8%
Pass Rate
1,820
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
1,636
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Steering rack gaiter split 795
fog lamp not working 614
Brake pipe excessively corroded 612
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 579
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 572
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ABE 4R is a 2000 Mitsubishi Gto in Red with a 3,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

Across all 2000 Mitsubishi Gto models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.4% with a typical mileage of 94,124 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Mitsubishi Gto fails its MOT is steering rack gaiter split, accounting for 795 recorded failures. If you're considering buying ABE 4R, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mitsubishi Gto typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 26 years old, this Mitsubishi Gto is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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ABE 4R is a 2000 Mitsubishi Gto, first registered on 4 February 2000.

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