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C14 GTO

2001 Mitsubishi Gto

Red Petrol 3000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2021
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

142,466 mi
Last recorded142,466 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2021
Typical for 2001 Mitsubishi Gto103,225 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC14 GTO
MakeMitsubishi
ModelGto
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Fail 7 Sep 2021 142,466 miles

Brake performance not tested due to both front coil springs broken (1.2.1 (g))

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Fuel/brake lines covered in thick black paint.

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

Rear diff seeping oil

Sill covers fitted

Underside has corrosion

Underside off vehicle covered in black thick paint

Pass 30 Jul 2020 142,018 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

GENERAL UNDERSIDE CORROSION

Fail 30 Jul 2020 142,018 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

GENERAL UNDERSIDE CORROSION

Headlamp aim too high BOTH (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Oct 2018 141,504 miles

Both lower suspension arms corroded

Both rear suspension arms corroded

Front to back Fuel lines have slight corrosion

General rear axle corrosion

General underside corrosion

No rear seats fitted

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

Rear diff slight misting of oil

Sill covers fitted

Pass 25 Sep 2017 140,479 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Fail 14 Sep 2017 140,340 miles

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 26 Aug 2016 138,241 miles

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

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear inner sills (2.4.A.3)

both outer sills have covers fitted

Pass 17 Aug 2015 136,145 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2014 132,820 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

heavily undersealed throughout

Pass 16 May 2013 131,951 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nail in offside rear tyre

O/S front brake back plate deteriorated.

O/S headlamp deteriorated.

O/S rear lamp has water inside.

Pass 23 Apr 2012 131,115 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

Pass 17 Nov 2010 129,120 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 17 Nov 2010 129,120 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 11 Nov 2009 128,008 miles

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

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Slight play in N/S rack.

Fail 9 Nov 2009 128,007 miles

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

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

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

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Slight play in N/S rack.

Pass 18 Nov 2008 126,699 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

o/s/r brake flexi twisted

reverse light broken

Fail 31 Oct 2008 126,678 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.D.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 4 May 2007 123,965 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

Pass 11 May 2006 121,160 miles
Fail 5 May 2006 121,160 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

corrosion rear floors chassis under sills

engine oil low

fuel pipes corroded

o/s rear lens damp

oil on engine

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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C14 GTO is a 2001 Mitsubishi Gto in Red with a 3,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

Across all 2001 Mitsubishi Gto models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.0% with a typical mileage of 103,225 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 C14 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 25 years old, this Mitsubishi Gto is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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C14 GTO is a 2001 Mitsubishi Gto, first registered on 23 October 2001.

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