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J478 AVO

2001 Mitsubishi Gto

White Petrol 2970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2025
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

102,010 mi
Last recorded102,010 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2024
Typical for 2001 Mitsubishi Gto103,225 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ478 AVO
MakeMitsubishi
ModelGto
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,970cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2024 102,010 miles

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

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 15 Aug 2016 101,980 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Rear registration plate fitted to the rear does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Offside Rear seal damaged

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

Pass 22 May 2013 101,327 miles

propshaft centre bearings worn

Fail 22 May 2013 101,327 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

propshaft centre bearings worn

Fail 11 Apr 2013

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Rear registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 19 Mar 2011 100,303 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2011 100,303 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Oil leak

Pass 10 Jan 2009 96,562 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2009 96,562 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 4 Nov 2007 94,698 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 4 Nov 2007 94,698 miles
Pass 3 May 2006 89,227 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

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

advise new wiper blades

slight movement in n/s track rod end.advise IMMEDIATE replacement

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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J478 AVO is a 2001 Mitsubishi Gto in White with a 2,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 J478 AVO, 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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J478 AVO is a 2001 Mitsubishi Gto, first registered on 1 November 2001.

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