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J142 SDV

2005 Mitsubishi Gto

Black Petrol 2972cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2021
Tests14 (7 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

107,906 mi
Last recorded107,906 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2020
Typical for 2005 Mitsubishi Gto102,432 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ142 SDV
MakeMitsubishi
ModelGto
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,972cc

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MOT History

7 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2020 107,906 miles

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

Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 26 Nov 2019 102,307 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2019 102,307 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 22 Jul 2019 102,295 miles

Front Power steering pipe/hose excessively damaged leaking (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 23 Sep 2017 101,262 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2017 101,072 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive reading out of range for analyser to read emissions (7.3.B.1a)

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

Offside Front Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Outer sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection of outer sills

Pass 22 Feb 2010 99,635 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2010

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Dec 2008 99,591 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2008 99,591 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (7.3.A.2b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 5 Dec 2007 98,954 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2007 98,954 miles

Power steering pump drive system defective (2.3.6)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Pass 1 Dec 2006 98,647 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2006 98,647 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Propshaft component defective

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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J142 SDV is a 2005 Mitsubishi Gto in Black with a 2,972cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 2005 Mitsubishi Gto models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.0% with a typical mileage of 102,432 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 J142 SDV, 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 21 years old, this Mitsubishi Gto is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was J142 SDV registered?

J142 SDV is a 2005 Mitsubishi Gto, first registered on 29 July 2005.

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