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F53 GTO

1998 Mitsubishi 3000

Red Petrol 3000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2018
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

106,830 mi
Last recorded106,830 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2017
Typical for 1998 Mitsubishi 300091,655 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF53 GTO
MakeMitsubishi
Model3000
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2017 106,830 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

front to rear fuel lines slight corrosion

Pass 26 Nov 2015 102,765 miles
Pass 29 May 2014 100,362 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2012 91,825 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 29 May 2010 88,798 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Jun 2009 87,313 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2009 87,313 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 14 May 2008 83,441 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 21 Apr 2007 78,139 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Apr 2006 75,286 miles

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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F53 GTO is a 1998 Mitsubishi 3000 in Red with a 3,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 F53 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 F53 GTO registered?

F53 GTO is a 1998 Mitsubishi 3000, first registered on 1 February 1998.

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