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J889 GAH

1992 Mitsubishi Gto

Blue Petrol 2970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2017
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

135,332 mi
Last recorded135,332 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2017
Typical for 1992 Mitsubishi Gto106,888 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ889 GAH
MakeMitsubishi
ModelGto
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,970cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Fail 8 Sep 2017 135,332 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm BALD ON INNER EDGE (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm BALD ON INNER EDGE (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear TRAILING ARM BUSH WORN

UNABLE TOO FULLY INSPECT BRAKE PIPES INSECURE

Pass 6 Aug 2016 133,019 miles

Nearside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 6 Aug 2016 132,015 miles

Direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp all four (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 16 Apr 2015 130,403 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2012 127,126 miles

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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 5 Nov 2011 118,685 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2011 118,685 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

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

Rear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale missing (1.3.1b)

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

Pass 25 Oct 2010 110,346 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2009 108,140 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2007 105,098 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2006 102,738 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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J889 GAH is a 1992 Mitsubishi Gto in Blue with a 2,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 J889 GAH, 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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J889 GAH is a 1992 Mitsubishi Gto, first registered on 31 December 1992.

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