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J840 GAL

2005 Mitsubishi Gto

Red Petrol 2972cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2023
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

93,813 mi
Last recorded93,813 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2023
Typical for 2005 Mitsubishi Gto102,432 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ840 GAL
MakeMitsubishi
ModelGto
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,972cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Fail 20 Sep 2023 93,813 miles

Emissions unable to be completed major exhaust leak and fumes (8.2.1.2 (d))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction Date of first use 01 02 2005 on inspection sheet (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded calliper link pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded directly under master cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded calliper link pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Brake pipe slightly damaged to flexy (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexy (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp incorrect colour blue (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect sounds and feels empty when lifting wheel with bar (5.3.2 (d))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded front and rear (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Steering lock not functioning Date of first use 01 02 2005 on inspection sheet (7.3 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 May 2022 93,813 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Mar 2021 93,813 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2020 93,913 miles

Fuel pipes corroded

Pass 2 Mar 2018 93,891 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2017 93,811 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2014 93,813 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2014 93,813 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2013 92,900 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2012 92,900 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2011 86,054 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2010 77,994 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2007 65,461 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2006 51,842 miles

Offside Front Track rod end deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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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J840 GAL is a 2005 Mitsubishi Gto in Red with a 2,972cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 J840 GAL, 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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J840 GAL is a 2005 Mitsubishi Gto, first registered on 1 February 2005.

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