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J117 AVO

1992 Mitsubishi Gto

Black Petrol 3000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2023
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

164,623 mi
Last recorded164,623 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2022
Typical for 1992 Mitsubishi Gto106,888 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ117 AVO
MakeMitsubishi
ModelGto
Year1992
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2022 164,623 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 22 Jan 2021 154,829 miles

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Upper Suspension unit damaged but not to excess (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Jan 2021 154,829 miles

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Upper Suspension unit damaged but not to excess (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2020 147,113 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 26 Nov 2018 134,371 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2018 134,342 miles

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

Rear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 25 Nov 2017 128,639 miles

Nearside Front Inner drive shaft gaiter starting to split/perish

Pass 19 Apr 2016 123,499 miles

Oil leak

Fail 6 Apr 2016 123,481 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Oil leak

Pass 20 Apr 2015 121,199 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2013 120,142 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

fuel pipes corroding

Pass 18 Jun 2012 117,804 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 12 May 2011 113,391 miles

covers over front track rod ends

front discs lipped

Fail 30 Apr 2011 113,376 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is broken (3.1.5)

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

covers over front track rod ends

front discs lipped

Pass 16 Mar 2010 94,953 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2009 82,342 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2008 76,938 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2007 74,146 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2006 71,409 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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J117 AVO is a 1992 Mitsubishi Gto in Black with a 3,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

Across all 1992 Mitsubishi Gto models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.3% with a typical mileage of 106,888 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 J117 AVO, 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 34 years old, this Mitsubishi Gto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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J117 AVO is a 1992 Mitsubishi Gto, first registered on 31 December 1992.

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The MOT history for J117 AVO shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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