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J184 NLJ

1999 Mitsubishi Gto

Red Petrol 2970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2015
Tests16 (8 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

210,605 mi
Last recorded210,605 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2014
Typical for 1999 Mitsubishi Gto100,786 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ184 NLJ
MakeMitsubishi
ModelGto
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,970cc

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MOT History

8 pass 8 fail
Fail 13 Dec 2014 210,605 miles

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 13 Dec 2014 210,605 miles

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

Pass 13 Dec 2013 196,521 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2013 196,521 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 8 Sep 2012 183,410 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2012 183,410 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2011 173,702 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2011 173,702 miles

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

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

Pass 23 May 2009 167,615 miles
Fail 20 May 2009 167,615 miles

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

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 31 May 2008 163,434 miles

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

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

Fail 2 May 2008 162,996 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2007 154,651 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2007 154,651 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 8 Dec 2005 130,905 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2005 130,905 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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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J184 NLJ is a 1999 Mitsubishi Gto in Red with a 2,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1999 Mitsubishi Gto models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.4% with a typical mileage of 100,786 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 J184 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 27 years old, this Mitsubishi Gto is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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J184 NLJ is a 1999 Mitsubishi Gto, first registered on 12 May 1999.

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