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J509 MRL

1992 Mitsubishi Gto

Black Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

67,716 mi
Last recorded67,716 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2016
Typical for 1992 Mitsubishi Gto106,888 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ509 MRL
MakeMitsubishi
ModelGto
Year1992
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2016 67,716 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit nearside rear tyre devoid of tread on inner edge but still within legal limit (4.1.E.1)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside and nearside fronts (3.5.1i)

registration plate character incorrect size but not likely to be misread

Pass 9 Mar 2015 33,324 miles

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

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

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

rear of side tyre wearing on inner side edge

Fail 3 Mar 2015 66,323 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

rear of side tyre wearing on inner side edge

Pass 4 Mar 2014 64,630 miles

offside and nearside rear tyres devoid of tread on inner edges but still within legal limit

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

battery support strap inadequate

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

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

front and rear registration plate characters incorrect size but not likely to be misread

front registration plate damaged

nearside registration lamp dim

offside front steering rack gaiter twisted

Pass 6 Mar 2013 54,639 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

battery insecure.

metal brake pipes corroded at rear.

offside and nearside front brake discs corroded/worn.

offside and nearside rear brake discs corroded and pitted.

offside and nearside rear tyres worn inner edges.

Fail 5 Mar 2013 54,638 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale missing (1.3.1b)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

battery insecure.

metal brake pipes corroded at rear.

offside and nearside front brake discs corroded/worn.

offside and nearside rear brake discs corroded and pitted.

offside and nearside rear tyres worn inner edges.

Pass 18 Feb 2012 54,650 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

battery is insecure

Fail 14 Feb 2012 54,638 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp sequence is incorrect (3.4.1d)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Nearside Inner Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

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

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

Nearside Side repeater has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

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

Offside Side repeater has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale missing (1.3.1b)

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

battery is insecure

Pass 17 Feb 2011 51,111 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 3 Feb 2010 47,305 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

front tyres worn on edges

Pass 3 Jan 2009 37,333 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2008 34,668 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2008 34,668 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 16 Jan 2007 33,809 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2007 33,809 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Pass 21 Nov 2005 31,415 miles

battery insecure

rear seats are not fitted at time of test unable to check seat belts.

Fail 4 Nov 2005 31,407 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

rear seats are not fitted at time of test unable to check seat belts.

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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J509 MRL is a 1992 Mitsubishi Gto in Black with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 J509 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 34 years old, this Mitsubishi Gto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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J509 MRL is a 1992 Mitsubishi Gto, first registered on 1 June 1992.

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