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J482 MRL

2005 Mitsubishi Gto

Black Petrol 3000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2022
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

138,350 mi
Last recorded138,350 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2021
Typical for 2005 Mitsubishi Gto102,432 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ482 MRL
MakeMitsubishi
ModelGto
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2021 138,350 miles

weld repairs and corrosion to floors and sills

Pass 30 Apr 2019 138,309 miles

suspension and brake components corroding

weld repairs and corrosion to floors and sills

Fail 19 Apr 2019 138,309 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases middle (6.1.2 (a))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

suspension and brake components corroding

weld repairs and corrosion to floors and sills

Pass 19 Oct 2016 138,270 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive crossmember above exhaust (2.4.A.3)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened very corroded (3.5.1i)

Fail 13 Oct 2016 138,270 miles

Emissions not tested exhaust blow (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded subframe previously welded and now holed (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor to sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive crossmember above exhaust (2.4.A.3)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened very corroded (3.5.1i)

Pass 5 Jun 2013 136,404 miles

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

unable to check outer sill because off plastic covers

Fail 31 May 2013 136,384 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Fail 8 Mar 2013 136,352 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

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

Rear fog lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.3.2b)

n/s front tyre wear on both edges

o/s front tyre has wear to inner edge

Pass 12 Mar 2012 133,769 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Fail 6 Mar 2012 133,769 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Inner Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2011 130,299 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2009 126,289 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2008 117,229 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2007 110,651 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2006 107,809 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2005 96,114 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 21 Jul 2005 96,104 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Rear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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J482 MRL is a 2005 Mitsubishi Gto in Black with a 3,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

Across all 2005 Mitsubishi Gto models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.0% with a typical mileage of 102,432 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 J482 MRL, 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 21 years old, this Mitsubishi Gto is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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J482 MRL is a 2005 Mitsubishi Gto, first registered on 22 September 2005.

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