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J97 MJK

2004 Mitsubishi Gto

Black Petrol 3000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2024
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

114,558 mi
Last recorded114,558 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2023
Typical for 2004 Mitsubishi Gto98,929 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ97 MJK
MakeMitsubishi
ModelGto
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2023 114,558 miles

Offside Headlamp reflector slightly defective Dim but giving a beam pattern. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Jun 2023 114,557 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 5 Aug 2016 114,126 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Fail 16 Mar 2010 113,948 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

slight damage to n/s/f outer wall

Pass 5 Aug 2008 108,996 miles

rear tyres thin inside edges

Fail 25 Jul 2008 108,996 miles

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

rear tyres thin inside edges

Pass 8 Aug 2007 105,011 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2007 104,671 miles

Offside Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 20 Apr 2006 101,978 miles

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

Fail 3 Mar 2006 101,910 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

fuel pipes corroded

oil leak

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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J97 MJK is a 2004 Mitsubishi Gto in Black with a 3,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 2004 Mitsubishi Gto models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.3% with a typical mileage of 98,929 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 J97 MJK, 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 22 years old, this Mitsubishi Gto is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was J97 MJK registered?

J97 MJK is a 2004 Mitsubishi Gto, first registered on 1 September 2004.

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