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C5 GTO

1999 Mitsubishi Coupe

Silver Petrol 2972cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2017
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

72,012 mi
Last recorded72,012 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2016
Typical for 1999 Mitsubishi Coupe137,410 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC5 GTO
MakeMitsubishi
ModelCoupe
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,972cc
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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2016 72,012 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2015 68,640 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2015 68,630 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Fail 11 Sep 2008 68,596 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

fuel pipes rusty

rear brake discs rusty

under sills and floors rusty

Pass 30 Aug 2007 68,191 miles

front to rear brake pipes rusty †slight exhaust blow †under sills rusty

Fail 19 Jul 2007 68,183 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

rear steering doesnt appear to move unsure if this is correct as no vsi information

slight blow centre exhaust †osr under sill rusty

Fail 18 Jan 2007 66,657 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp sequence is incorrect (3.4.1d)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

all metal brake pipes lightly corroded †ns cv boot small pin hole †osf tyre worn inner and outer edges †slight blow on centre exhaust

small chip in windscreen

How Reliable is the Mitsubishi Coupe?

Based on 1,238 MOT tests across 130 vehicles.

65.3%
Pass Rate
3,688
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
130
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 83
Brake pipe excessively corroded 79
Steering rack gaiter split 78
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 77
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 74
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C5 GTO is a 1999 Mitsubishi Coupe in Silver with a 2,972cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

Across all 1999 Mitsubishi Coupe models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.2% with a typical mileage of 137,410 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 Coupe fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 83 recorded failures. If you're considering buying C5 GTO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mitsubishi Coupe typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 27 years old, this Mitsubishi Coupe is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was C5 GTO registered?

C5 GTO is a 1999 Mitsubishi Coupe, first registered on 2 November 1999.

Is C5 GTO safe to buy?

The MOT history for C5 GTO shows 7 tests with a 42.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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