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J878 NLR

1992 Mitsubishi Gto

Yellow Petrol 2970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2014
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

63,212 mi
Last recorded63,212 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2013
Typical for 1992 Mitsubishi Gto106,888 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ878 NLR
MakeMitsubishi
ModelGto
Year1992
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,970cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2013 63,212 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2010 62,784 miles

rear brake discs slightly pitted

Fail 18 Jun 2010 62,774 miles

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is severely distorted (5.2.6)

Rear registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

rear brake discs slightly pitted

Pass 23 Feb 2009 61,000 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2006 60,719 miles

Nearside 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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J878 NLR is a 1992 Mitsubishi Gto in Yellow with a 2,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1992 Mitsubishi Gto models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.3% with a typical mileage of 106,888 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 J878 NLR, 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 34 years old, this Mitsubishi Gto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was J878 NLR registered?

J878 NLR is a 1992 Mitsubishi Gto, first registered on 31 December 1992.

Is J878 NLR safe to buy?

The MOT history for J878 NLR shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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