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J7 FTJ

1993 Mitsubishi Gto

Red Petrol 2970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2018
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

161,281 mi
Last recorded161,281 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2017
Typical for 1993 Mitsubishi Gto105,177 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ7 FTJ
MakeMitsubishi
ModelGto
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,970cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2017 161,281 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded at front of vehicle all original metal brake pipes slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

under body & suspension components have light surface corrosion

Pass 12 May 2016 160,006 miles
Fail 7 May 2016 159,988 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rears (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions both tyres (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded from brake hose to brake hose (3.6.B.2c)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 13 May 2015 158,394 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 13 May 2015 158,394 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 20 Jul 2012 158,059 miles
Pass 16 May 2011 158,043 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Propshaft component defective

front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 30 Apr 2010 155,532 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 1 Apr 2009 141,039 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 10 Apr 2008 128,441 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2007 112,927 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2007 112,927 miles

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

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)

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 5 Jul 2006 105,686 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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J7 FTJ is a 1993 Mitsubishi Gto in Red with a 2,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 1993 Mitsubishi Gto models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.8% with a typical mileage of 105,177 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 J7 FTJ, 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 33 years old, this Mitsubishi Gto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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J7 FTJ is a 1993 Mitsubishi Gto, first registered on 31 December 1993.

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