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J299 TFC

1999 Mitsubishi Gto

Not stated Petrol 3000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2025
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

89,642 mi
Last recorded89,642 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2024
Typical for 1999 Mitsubishi Gto100,786 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ299 TFC
MakeMitsubishi
ModelGto
Year1999
ColourNot stated
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2024 89,642 miles

Underbody covered in underseal

Pass 20 Oct 2021 89,618 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2020 89,086 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2020 89,086 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Oct 2018 88,580 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2017 86,448 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2016 86,377 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit cracked around tread and has a nail in it (4.1.E.1)

fuel pipes corroded

plastic sill covers fitted

Fail 7 Jan 2016 86,318 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit cracked around tread and has a nail in it (4.1.E.1)

fuel pipes corroded

plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 11 Sep 2014 83,374 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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)

Fail 27 Aug 2014 83,320 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale missing (1.3.1b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

tyre size 225/50/17

Pass 1 Aug 2013 81,637 miles

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

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

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

both front tyres have slight wear on outer edge

both rear tyres perishing and wearing inner edge

rear discs corroded

Fail 1 Aug 2013 81,637 miles

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

both front tyres have slight wear on outer edge

both rear tyres perishing and wearing inner edge

rear discs corroded

Pass 14 Oct 2011 81,605 miles

exhaust system corroded and sealed with paste

surface rust on all brake discs

surface rust on metal brake pipes

Fail 14 Oct 2011 81,605 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

exhaust system corroded and sealed with paste

surface rust on all brake discs

surface rust on metal brake pipes

Pass 15 May 2009 76,594 miles
Fail 14 May 2009 76,594 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

Pass 19 Jul 2007 74,179 miles

offside front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 14 Jul 2006 70,154 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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J299 TFC is a 1999 Mitsubishi Gto in Not stated with a 3,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 J299 TFC, 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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J299 TFC is a 1999 Mitsubishi Gto, first registered on 6 April 1999.

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