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H239 FRV

1991 Mitsubishi Gto

Red Petrol 2978cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Sep 2026
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

68,392 mi
Last recorded68,392 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2025
Typical for 1991 Mitsubishi Gto101,619 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH239 FRV
MakeMitsubishi
ModelGto
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,978cc

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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2025 68,392 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All over (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x 2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively x 2 (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Service brake binding but not excessively Both front and rear (1.2.1 (f))

Subframe, rear axle, suspension, springs, exhaust, sil's corroded

Fail 18 Sep 2025 68,392 miles

Brake disc significantly and obviously worn Both front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake disc significantly and obviously worn Both rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Emissions unable to be completed Exhaust emits excessive black and blue smoke (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust emits clearly visible black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (8.2.1.2 (f))

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All over (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Service brake binding but not excessively Both front and rear (1.2.1 (f))

Subframe, rear axle, suspension, springs, exhaust, sil's corroded

Fail 2 Mar 2023 68,328 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (8.2.1.2 (f))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

all brakes binding

extensive underbody corrosion

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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H239 FRV is a 1991 Mitsubishi Gto in Red with a 2,978cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

Across all 1991 Mitsubishi Gto models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.8% with a typical mileage of 101,619 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 H239 FRV, 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 35 years old, this Mitsubishi Gto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was H239 FRV registered?

H239 FRV is a 1991 Mitsubishi Gto, first registered on 2 February 1991.

Is H239 FRV safe to buy?

The MOT history for H239 FRV shows 3 tests with a 33.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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