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J966 NJR

1992 Mitsubishi Gto

Red Petrol 2970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2021
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

164,936 mi
Last recorded164,936 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2020
Typical for 1992 Mitsubishi Gto106,888 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ966 NJR
MakeMitsubishi
ModelGto
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,970cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2020 164,936 miles

Rear Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint rear steering ram (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 23 Jun 2006 86,541 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2006 86,541 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front Steering rack damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Front Steering rack damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Fail 19 May 2006 86,440 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Front Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

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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J966 NJR is a 1992 Mitsubishi Gto in Red with a 2,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 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 J966 NJR, 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 J966 NJR registered?

J966 NJR is a 1992 Mitsubishi Gto, first registered on 31 December 1992.

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