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H657 BAL

2004 Mitsubishi Gto

Red Petrol 2970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2020
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

54,865 mi
Last recorded54,865 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2019
Typical for 2004 Mitsubishi Gto98,929 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH657 BAL
MakeMitsubishi
ModelGto
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,970cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2019 54,865 miles

Front and Rear suspension components have heavy rust

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre cracking in treads and inner wall.

Nearside Rear Tyre cracking , inner wall.

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

oil leak , transmission area

slight blow on exhaust

Pass 8 Jun 2018 53,321 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all greased (1.1.11 (c))

Front brakes slight judder

Powersteering slightly noisey, not yet rough

Pass 17 Jun 2016 52,230 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 29 Jun 2015 50,305 miles
Pass 23 May 2012 50,303 miles

Condition of exhaust

Condition of front & rear brake discs

Corosion to main fuel pipes

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Handbrake travel

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Slight play in steering rack

Fail 21 May 2012 50,300 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Condition of exhaust

Condition of front & rear brake discs

Corosion to main fuel pipes

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Handbrake travel

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

Slight play in steering rack

Pass 19 Jun 2008 50,294 miles

chip in screen

fluctuation on front brakes

n/s/f shocker leaking

Fail 19 Jun 2008 50,294 miles

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

chip in screen

fluctuation on front brakes

n/s/f shocker leaking

Pass 13 Oct 2006 49,369 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2005 45,513 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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H657 BAL is a 2004 Mitsubishi Gto in Red with a 2,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2004 Mitsubishi Gto models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.3% with a typical mileage of 98,929 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 H657 BAL, 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 22 years old, this Mitsubishi Gto is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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H657 BAL is a 2004 Mitsubishi Gto, first registered on 2 November 2004.

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