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J505 WFL

1992 Mitsubishi Gto

Red Petrol 3000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2026
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

106,468 mi
Last recorded106,468 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2025
Typical for 1992 Mitsubishi Gto106,888 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ505 WFL
MakeMitsubishi
ModelGto
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2025 106,468 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2024 106,361 miles

Emissions unable to be completed due to exhaust leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp switch missing (4.5.3 (a))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer side wall damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Jul 2023 105,870 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2022 105,405 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2022 105,405 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Fail 10 Jun 2014 105,303 miles

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

Nearside front tyre has damage to outer sidewall

Nearside windscreen wiper poor

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

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

Rear outer brake pads on limit

Pass 10 Jun 2014 105,303 miles

Nearside front tyre has damage to outer sidewall

Nearside windscreen wiper poor

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

Rear outer brake pads on limit

Pass 18 Dec 2012 103,526 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2012 103,526 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Pass 9 Jul 2011 102,575 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2009 101,713 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2009 101,713 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)

Pass 15 Aug 2008 101,510 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2008 101,510 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 21 Sep 2006 101,107 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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J505 WFL is a 1992 Mitsubishi Gto in Red with a 3,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1992 Mitsubishi Gto models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.3% with a typical mileage of 106,888 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 J505 WFL, 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 34 years old, this Mitsubishi Gto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was J505 WFL registered?

J505 WFL is a 1992 Mitsubishi Gto, first registered on 31 December 1992.

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