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H492 NLJ

1991 Mitsubishi Gto

Silver Petrol 2970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2013
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

125,752 mi
Last recorded125,752 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2012
Typical for 1991 Mitsubishi Gto101,619 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH492 NLJ
MakeMitsubishi
ModelGto
Year1991
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,970cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2012 125,752 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Fail 18 Jul 2012 125,606 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Pass 12 Aug 2011 118,980 miles

o/s & n/s rear brake discs worn

Fail 8 Aug 2011 118,959 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

o/s & n/s rear brake discs worn

Fail 6 Aug 2010 110,276 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

An item not tested (Manual)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

air bag light on

front number plate damaged

front number plate damaged

offside rear brake pads wearing low.

slight movement in offside front steering rack arm

Pass 6 Aug 2010 110,276 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

air bag light on

front number plate damaged

front number plate damaged

offside rear brake pads wearing low.

slight movement in offside front steering rack arm

Pass 26 Jun 2009 102,973 miles

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 1 Jun 2007 102,039 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

Fail 1 Jun 2007 102,039 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

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

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

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

Pass 13 Mar 2006 87,473 miles

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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H492 NLJ is a 1991 Mitsubishi Gto in Silver with a 2,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 H492 NLJ, 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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H492 NLJ is a 1991 Mitsubishi Gto, first registered on 31 December 1991.

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