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J850 JKP

2005 Mitsubishi Gto

Red Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Mar 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

129,953 mi
Last recorded129,953 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Mitsubishi Gto102,432 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ850 JKP
MakeMitsubishi
ModelGto
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2026 129,953 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2025 129,438 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2024 129,036 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 6 Dec 2023 129,034 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (6.1.2 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front bumper corner insecure

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt insecure (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. offside lagging slightly (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2022 126,600 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 May 2021 126,005 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2020 124,861 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2019 123,590 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2018 121,795 miles

Nearside Front tyre starting to separate

Pass 27 Jan 2017 120,748 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2016 119,780 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2016 119,780 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Jan 2015 118,416 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2014 116,756 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2013 115,317 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2012 113,441 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2011 110,551 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2010 108,973 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2009 106,261 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2007 103,770 miles

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

Pass 16 Dec 2006 101,421 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2005 94,458 miles

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

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

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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J850 JKP is a 2005 Mitsubishi Gto in Red with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 J850 JKP, 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 J850 JKP registered?

J850 JKP is a 2005 Mitsubishi Gto, first registered on 1 December 2005.

Is J850 JKP safe to buy?

The MOT history for J850 JKP shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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