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J309 MTY

2001 Mitsubishi Gto

Red Petrol 3000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2020
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

167,557 mi
Last recorded167,557 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2019
Typical for 2001 Mitsubishi Gto103,225 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ309 MTY
MakeMitsubishi
ModelGto
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2019 167,557 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2018 162,884 miles

Body has slight corrosion underneath (6.1.B.2)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Rear Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component rack (2.3.3b)

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. offside lower effort (3.7.B.6b)

Fail 29 Jun 2016 162,801 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Jun 2015 157,567 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2015 157,567 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 18 Sep 2013 150,340 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2012 147,592 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2011 145,021 miles

Coolant leak

Floor rusty in sections

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Fuel tank rusty

Offside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

SRS airbag light on

Fail 26 Oct 2011 145,018 miles

Front Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

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

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Coolant leak

Floor rusty in sections

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Fuel tank rusty

Offside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

SRS airbag light on

Pass 25 Oct 2010 141,586 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

air bag light on

fuel pipes rusty

Fail 19 Oct 2010 141,584 miles

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

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

air bag light on

fuel pipes rusty

Pass 9 Oct 2009 138,058 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2009 138,058 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 13 Oct 2008 133,642 miles

air bag light on

Pass 13 Oct 2007 130,089 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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J309 MTY is a 2001 Mitsubishi Gto in Red with a 3,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2001 Mitsubishi Gto models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.0% with a typical mileage of 103,225 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 J309 MTY, 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 25 years old, this Mitsubishi Gto is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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J309 MTY is a 2001 Mitsubishi Gto, first registered on 9 November 2001.

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