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J281 WTF

1999 Mitsubishi Gto

Black Petrol 2970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

196,207 mi
Last recorded196,207 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2009
Typical for 1999 Mitsubishi Gto100,786 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ281 WTF
MakeMitsubishi
ModelGto
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,970cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2009 196,207 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2008 185,192 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2007 179,400 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2007 179,400 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside rear tyre perished and cracked

Pass 20 Feb 2006 170,950 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2006 170,950 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

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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J281 WTF is a 1999 Mitsubishi Gto in Black with a 2,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 J281 WTF, 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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What year was J281 WTF registered?

J281 WTF is a 1999 Mitsubishi Gto, first registered on 13 July 1999.

Is J281 WTF safe to buy?

The MOT history for J281 WTF shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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