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J659 WTF

1999 Mitsubishi Gto

Silver Petrol 2970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

213,739 mi
Last recorded213,739 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2012
Typical for 1999 Mitsubishi Gto100,786 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ659 WTF
MakeMitsubishi
ModelGto
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,970cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2012 213,739 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

Nearside Front Upper Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

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

catalyst heatshield loose

n/s/f tyre worn inner edge

o/s/f tyre worn on edges

propshaft bearings worn

Fail 12 Mar 2012 213,739 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (1.3.2e)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

Nearside Front Upper Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

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

catalyst heatshield loose

n/s/f tyre worn inner edge

o/s/f tyre worn on edges

propshaft bearings worn

Pass 11 Mar 2011 210,132 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 11 Mar 2011 210,132 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 2 Mar 2010 206,852 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2010 206,852 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

engine management light on

srs light illuminated

Pass 10 Dec 2008 199,920 miles

both front track rod end locking nuts excessively heated

Fail 4 Dec 2008 199,635 miles

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

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

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

corrosion:- metal fuel pipes, metal brake pipes

numberplate lights mounting plate rusty & weak

oil leak

rear brake pads

slight play:- offside front anti-roll bar mount, steering, offside rear suspension joints

Pass 1 Dec 2007 186,916 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2006 171,273 miles

Front Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2005 155,751 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)

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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J659 WTF is a 1999 Mitsubishi Gto in Silver with a 2,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 1999 Mitsubishi Gto models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.4% with a typical mileage of 100,786 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 J659 WTF, 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 27 years old, this Mitsubishi Gto is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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J659 WTF is a 1999 Mitsubishi Gto, first registered on 29 October 1999.

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