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H987 JLE

2004 Mitsubishi Gto

Red Petrol 2970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2013
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

132,523 mi
Last recorded132,523 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2012
Typical for 2004 Mitsubishi Gto98,929 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH987 JLE
MakeMitsubishi
ModelGto
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,970cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2012 132,523 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Play in prop-shaft centre bearing

both rear tyres cracked/starting to perish

fuel pipes rusty

offside front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 19 Jul 2011 121,328 miles

Battery insecure

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

both front caliper brake pipes slightly corroded

n/s rear outer tail light inop

Pass 22 Apr 2010 113,539 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

advise osr rear brake light 50%

nsf tyre sidewall badly cracked

Fail 14 Dec 2009 113,533 miles

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 20 Nov 2008 105,791 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 8 Nov 2008 105,761 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Jun 2007 101,013 miles
Pass 10 May 2006 100,320 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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H987 JLE is a 2004 Mitsubishi Gto in Red with a 2,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 H987 JLE, 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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H987 JLE is a 2004 Mitsubishi Gto, first registered on 15 December 2004.

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