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E8 GTO

1998 Mitsubishi 3000

Green Petrol 2972cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2021
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

74,981 mi
Last recorded74,981 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2020
Typical for 1998 Mitsubishi 300091,655 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE8 GTO
MakeMitsubishi
Model3000
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,972cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2020 74,981 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2017 74,976 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2013 74,953 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2011 74,855 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2010 74,094 miles
Pass 21 May 2009 72,996 miles
Pass 15 May 2008 72,262 miles
Pass 11 May 2007 70,968 miles
Fail 8 May 2007 70,968 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 28 Mar 2006 69,631 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2006 69,624 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

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

How Reliable is the Mitsubishi 3000?

Based on 22,742 MOT tests across 2,342 vehicles.

69.7%
Pass Rate
1,888
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
2,342
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 1,151
Steering rack gaiter split 866
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 764
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 730
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 723
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E8 GTO is a 1998 Mitsubishi 3000 in Green with a 2,972cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 1998 Mitsubishi 3000 models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.3% with a typical mileage of 91,655 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mitsubishi 3000 fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 1,151 recorded failures. If you're considering buying E8 GTO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mitsubishi 3000 typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 28 years old, this Mitsubishi 3000 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was E8 GTO registered?

E8 GTO is a 1998 Mitsubishi 3000, first registered on 21 October 1998.

Is E8 GTO safe to buy?

The MOT history for E8 GTO shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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