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J251 KAE

2005 Mitsubishi Gto

Red Petrol 3000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2015
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

168,945 mi
Last recorded168,945 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2014
Typical for 2005 Mitsubishi Gto102,432 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ251 KAE
MakeMitsubishi
ModelGto
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2014 168,945 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2013 161,594 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2013 161,594 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Pass 3 May 2012 157,921 miles

advise both front lower ball joint covers deteriorating

advise both tyres close to limit

Pass 24 May 2011 151,358 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2010 141,109 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2008 123,780 miles

Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 9 Dec 2008 123,775 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

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

Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 23 Jan 2007 121,684 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2006 114,959 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2006 114,945 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Rear Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

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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J251 KAE is a 2005 Mitsubishi Gto in Red with a 3,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 J251 KAE, 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 J251 KAE registered?

J251 KAE is a 2005 Mitsubishi Gto, first registered on 17 November 2005.

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