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J553 WFL

1992 Mitsubishi Gto

Blue Petrol 2972cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2021
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

98,018 mi
Last recorded98,018 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2020
Typical for 1992 Mitsubishi Gto106,888 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ553 WFL
MakeMitsubishi
ModelGto
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,972cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2020 98,018 miles

Nearside Rear 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 19 Jul 2019 97,903 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 265/35R18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 7 Jul 2018 97,874 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2017 97,215 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2016 95,323 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2015 95,251 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2015 95,251 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut insecure (2.4.G.1)

Pass 16 Oct 2014 95,164 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 30 Nov 2013 95,004 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2012 94,110 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2012 94,108 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 24 Dec 2010 93,429 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2009 91,754 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2009 141,052 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2008 138,404 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

exhaust shield loose

puncture to osr tyre

Pass 23 Jan 2007 131,765 miles

Both prop shaft support bearing rubber mounts badly worn.

Off side mirror glass cracked on outer edge

Propshaft component defective

Fail 3 Jan 2007 131,764 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Front Service brake juddering severely (3.7.C.2)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Both prop shaft support bearing rubber mounts badly worn

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

Propshaft component defective

off side mirror glass cracked on outer edge

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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J553 WFL is a 1992 Mitsubishi Gto in Blue with a 2,972cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 J553 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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J553 WFL is a 1992 Mitsubishi Gto, first registered on 31 December 1992.

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