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J328 TRP

1999 Mitsubishi Gto

Black Petrol 2970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2023
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

151,639 mi
Last recorded151,639 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2022
Typical for 1999 Mitsubishi Gto100,786 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ328 TRP
MakeMitsubishi
ModelGto
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,970cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2022 151,639 miles

Anti-lock braking system wheel speed sensor damaged but not excessively not secured (1.6 (c))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported front to rear (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fuel pipe chafing with brake pipes (6.1.3 (c) (i))

Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement os and ns top mounts cracking rubber (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Outer Prop shaft bearing has slight play center mount (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Mar 2022 151,633 miles

Headlamp aim too high os and ns (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

Rear fog lamp switch not operating in accordance with the requirements (4.5.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake disc insecure (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Anti-lock braking system wheel speed sensor damaged but not excessively not secured in place (1.6 (c))

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported front to rear (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fuel pipe chafing with brake pipes (6.1.3 (c) (i))

Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened os and ns top mounts cracking (rubber) (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Prop shaft bearing has slight play center (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2021 150,841 miles

contingency E29A9355

Pass 1 Aug 2019 150,759 miles

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Very slight play in offside rear wheel bearing

Fail 1 Aug 2019 150,759 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Very slight play in offside rear wheel bearing

Pass 13 Jul 2018 149,670 miles

Coolant leak ()

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx 75% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded offside and nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside and nearside inner wing and chassis areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front suspension components showing signs of surface corrosion

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear abs sensor is insecure

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall damage (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective cracked (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished and split in tread slightly 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Prop shaft bearing has slight play both are worn and splitting (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly damaged offside and nearside (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Rear Electrical wiring inadequately secured nearside and offside abs wiring (4.11 (a) (i))

aux belt in poor condition

centre exhaust support is insecure

Fail 4 Jul 2018 149,669 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Fuel pipe leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Brake hose bulging under pressure (1.1.12 (d))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Seat belt anchorage loose (7.1.1 (b))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired offside and nearside inner sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Coolant leak ()

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx 75% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside and nearside slightly rusty (1.1.11 (c))

Front Coil spring corroded offside and nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside and nearside inner wing and chassis areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front suspension components showing signs of surface corrosion

Fuel Pipe/s corroded all ()

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Brake hose slightly damaged perished (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear abs sensor is insecure

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall damage (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Upper Brake hose slightly damaged perished (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective cracked (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished and split in tread slightly 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Prop shaft bearing has slight play both are worn and splitting (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly damaged offside and nearside (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Rear Electrical wiring inadequately secured nearside and offside abs wiring (4.11 (a) (i))

aux belt in poor condition

centre exhaust support is insecure

Pass 20 Feb 2010 149,581 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Fail 25 Jan 2010 149,581 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 6 Nov 2008 143,995 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 Oct 2007 133,085 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

fuel pipes corroding

fuel tank corroding

Pass 2 Nov 2006 120,877 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2006 120,877 miles

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

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

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

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

o/s front tyre has a nail in it

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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J328 TRP is a 1999 Mitsubishi Gto in Black with a 2,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 J328 TRP, 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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J328 TRP is a 1999 Mitsubishi Gto, first registered on 1 December 1999.

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