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J628 TEC

2005 Mitsubishi Gto

Blue Petrol 3000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2013
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

127,266 mi
Last recorded127,266 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2014
Typical for 2005 Mitsubishi Gto102,432 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ628 TEC
MakeMitsubishi
ModelGto
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Fail 2 Apr 2014 127,266 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale missing (1.3.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

passengers door fouling wing

Fail 15 Sep 2012 125,622 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Steering column flexible coupling has slight play (2.1.5)

Pass 15 Sep 2012 125,622 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Steering column flexible coupling has slight play (2.1.5)

Pass 14 May 2009 123,493 miles

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

Fail 14 May 2009 123,493 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel steering leaking hydraulic fluid (2.2.B.1i)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 20 May 2008 120,179 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2007 117,167 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 25 May 2007 11,716 miles

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

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

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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J628 TEC is a 2005 Mitsubishi Gto in Blue with a 3,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 J628 TEC, 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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J628 TEC is a 2005 Mitsubishi Gto, first registered on 1 April 2005.

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