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H881 NLJ

1991 Mitsubishi Gto

Red Petrol 2970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2025
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

78,017 mi
Last recorded78,017 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2025
Typical for 1991 Mitsubishi Gto101,619 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH881 NLJ
MakeMitsubishi
ModelGto
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,970cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Fail 13 Aug 2025 78,017 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Pass 9 Apr 2024 77,950 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2023 77,717 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2022 77,446 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2021 77,300 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2020 77,249 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2019 77,082 miles

Both rear tyres cracking/perishing.

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect light misting. (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 11 Apr 2018 77,049 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2017 76,836 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2017 76,828 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)

Pass 4 Apr 2016 76,490 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2015 121,958 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2015 121,956 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2014 120,646 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2012 117,600 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2006 112,038 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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H881 NLJ is a 1991 Mitsubishi Gto in Red with a 2,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 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 H881 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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What year was H881 NLJ registered?

H881 NLJ is a 1991 Mitsubishi Gto, first registered on 31 December 1991.

Is H881 NLJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for H881 NLJ shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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