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J979 HCB

1999 Mitsubishi Gto

Red Petrol 3000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2018
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

78,611 mi
Last recorded78,611 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2017
Typical for 1999 Mitsubishi Gto100,786 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ979 HCB
MakeMitsubishi
ModelGto
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2017 78,611 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2017 78,603 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner sill (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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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J979 HCB is a 1999 Mitsubishi Gto in Red with a 3,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1999 Mitsubishi Gto models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.4% with a typical mileage of 100,786 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 J979 HCB, 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 27 years old, this Mitsubishi Gto is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was J979 HCB registered?

J979 HCB is a 1999 Mitsubishi Gto, first registered on 1 February 1999.

Is J979 HCB safe to buy?

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