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J985 JNP

1999 Mitsubishi Gto

Red Petrol 2999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2019
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

156,312 mi
Last recorded156,312 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2018
Typical for 1999 Mitsubishi Gto100,786 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ985 JNP
MakeMitsubishi
ModelGto
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,999cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2018 156,312 miles

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion subframe, under floorand general ancillaries and pipe work,advise (6.1.B.2)

Pass 24 Feb 2017 156,261 miles

rear subframe is starting to corrode and ancillaries.

Fail 22 Feb 2017 156,256 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

rear subframe is starting to corrode and ancillaries.

Pass 8 Mar 2016 156,027 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened wearing (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear corroding under cover guard at rear end (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

fuel pipes at rear starting to corrode ,advise clean and protect

Pass 26 Feb 2015 155,624 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2015 155,624 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 7 Mar 2014 154,752 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2014 154,748 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Feb 2013 154,088 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2012 153,115 miles

srs light stopped on for a long time then went off, suspect faulty, suggest attention

Pass 20 Jan 2011 151,783 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

fuel pipes corroded

nearside rear tyre cracked and worn

power steering fluid over power steering bottle

unable to see brake pipes front to back as they are covered

Fail 18 Jan 2011 151,779 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

fuel pipes corroded

nearside rear tyre cracked and worn

power steering fluid over power steering bottle

unable to see brake pipes front to back as they are covered

Pass 8 Oct 2007 150,875 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 4 Oct 2005 145,894 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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J985 JNP is a 1999 Mitsubishi Gto in Red with a 2,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 J985 JNP, 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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J985 JNP is a 1999 Mitsubishi Gto, first registered on 28 April 1999.

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