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C12 GTO

2000 Mitsubishi Gto

Red Petrol 2970cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jul 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

103,472 mi
Last recorded103,472 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2025
Typical for 2000 Mitsubishi Gto94,124 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC12 GTO
MakeMitsubishi
ModelGto
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,970cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2025 103,472 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2022 102,915 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2021 101,688 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2020 98,113 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Camber Arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Camber Arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage Rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 12 Aug 2019 93,701 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2018 89,457 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2018 89,443 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (1.6 (a))

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Aug 2017 82,303 miles

Condition metal fuel pipes offside rear corroded

Condition rear brake pipes offside rear corroded

Oil leaks

Fail 11 Aug 2017 82,298 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded x2 (3.6.B.2c)

Speedometer clearly inoperative (6.7.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 5 Jul 2016 79,185 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2016 79,172 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded x2 (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded x2 (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 30 Mar 2015 79,140 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2015 79,140 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 31 Mar 2014 78,458 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 5 Mar 2013 77,826 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

surface corrosion across all underbody components

Fail 5 Mar 2013 77,824 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

surface corrosion across all underbody components

Pass 29 Feb 2012 77,348 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2011 77,253 miles

surface corrosion along underside of vehicle

Pass 22 Mar 2010 75,863 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 23 Sep 2008 71,764 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2007 68,086 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2006 63,265 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2005 59,399 miles

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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C12 GTO is a 2000 Mitsubishi Gto in Red with a 2,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 C12 GTO, 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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C12 GTO is a 2000 Mitsubishi Gto, first registered on 6 June 2000.

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