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J823 OPV

2005 Mitsubishi Gto

Red Petrol 2970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2015
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

93,019 mi
Last recorded93,019 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2014
Typical for 2005 Mitsubishi Gto102,432 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ823 OPV
MakeMitsubishi
ModelGto
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,970cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2014 93,019 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

nsr tyre perished

Fail 11 Feb 2014 93,019 miles

Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

nsr tyre perished

Pass 4 Aug 2010 152,100 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2010 152,100 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d) DANGEROUS

Fail 16 Jul 2009 148,667 miles

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

Nearside Front C.V.Gaiter slightly cut and leaking

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside and Nearside Front and Rear Brake Discs oxidized

Offside front C.V.Gaiter starting to crack and perish

Oil leak

S.R.S./Air-bag warning lamp indicating fault

Slight play in Offside front steering rack arm

Pass 16 Jul 2009 148,667 miles

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

Nearside Front C.V.Gaiter slightly cut and leaking

Offside and Nearside Front and Rear Brake Discs oxidized

Offside front C.V.Gaiter starting to crack and perish

Oil leak

S.R.S./Air-bag warning lamp indicating fault

Slight play in Offside front steering rack arm

Pass 14 Feb 2008 145,681 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2008 145,681 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2006 128,810 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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J823 OPV is a 2005 Mitsubishi Gto in Red with a 2,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 J823 OPV, 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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What year was J823 OPV registered?

J823 OPV is a 2005 Mitsubishi Gto, first registered on 4 February 2005.

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