MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
159,669 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Tyre Perished
Oil Leak
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Rear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Rear Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
all tyre sidewalls deteriating
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
o/s/r perished
O/S/R brake disc corrosion
both propshaft centre bearing rubbers have excess movement
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)
Offside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Rear wheel steering leaking hydraulic fluid (2.2.B.1i)
Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
O/S/R brake disc corrosion
both propshaft centre bearing rubbers have excess movement
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
How Reliable is the Mitsubishi Gto?
Based on 16,279 MOT tests across 1,636 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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F8 CAT is a 2001 Mitsubishi Gto in Black with a 3,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.
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 F8 CAT, 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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What year was F8 CAT registered?
F8 CAT is a 2001 Mitsubishi Gto, first registered on 16 March 2001.
Is F8 CAT safe to buy?
The MOT history for F8 CAT shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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