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G16 MCA

2001 Mitsubishi Gto

Red Petrol 2972cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

170,562 mi
Last recorded170,562 miles
Recorded on29 May 2013
Typical for 2001 Mitsubishi Gto103,225 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG16 MCA
MakeMitsubishi
ModelGto
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,972cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 May 2013 170,562 miles

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

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

Fail 22 May 2013 170,561 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 May 2012 165,688 miles
Fail 9 May 2012 165,688 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 6 May 2011 158,678 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)

gearbox damp with oil

Fail 27 Apr 2011 158,628 miles

Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale missing (1.3.1b)

gearbox damp with oil

Pass 1 May 2010 139,103 miles

wear in brake discs,plastic trims fitted to sills..

Pass 28 Nov 2008 126,425 miles

Service brake juddering slightly (3.7.C.2)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 2 Oct 2007 125,306 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2006 119,652 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2005 114,718 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2005 114,716 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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)

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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G16 MCA is a 2001 Mitsubishi Gto in Red with a 2,972cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 G16 MCA, 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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G16 MCA is a 2001 Mitsubishi Gto, first registered on 1 November 2001.

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