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L135 XOU

2001 Mitsubishi Gto

Black Petrol 2998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2022
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

155,657 mi
Last recorded155,657 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2021
Typical for 2001 Mitsubishi Gto103,225 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL135 XOU
MakeMitsubishi
ModelGto
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2021 155,657 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Sill covers fitted

Fail 22 Mar 2021 155,590 miles

Offside Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Sill covers fitted

Pass 26 Mar 2020 155,386 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi section (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 21 Mar 2020 155,367 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Mar 2019 152,641 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust clamps broken

Pass 7 Apr 2018 149,204 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2018 149,061 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2017 146,043 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules nearside rear and offside rear brake hose (3.6.B.4e)

Brake pipe slightly corroded brake pipe at offside front suspension strut (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded brake pipe offside rear and nearside rear inner wheel arch (3.6.B.2c)

Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% offside rear (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 21 Mar 2016 142,583 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded nearside front, offside front, nearside rear and offside rear brake pipe (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Pass 28 Mar 2015 137,904 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Mar 2015 137,848 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2014 133,263 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2013 127,356 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 24 Mar 2012 124,491 miles

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

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

both front brake disc inner braking surfaces corroding

Pass 26 Mar 2011 121,697 miles

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

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

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

surface corrosion to both front brake discs

Pass 27 Mar 2010 116,405 miles

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

surface corrosion to offside front and nearside front brake discs

Pass 28 Mar 2009 109,991 miles

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

offside rear and nearside rear tyres worn heavily on inner tread areas. On tread depth limit

Pass 21 Apr 2008 103,966 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2007 103,701 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2006 101,090 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2006 101,090 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 26 Nov 2005 98,290 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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L135 XOU is a 2001 Mitsubishi Gto in Black with a 2,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

Across all 2001 Mitsubishi Gto models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.0% with a typical mileage of 103,225 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 L135 XOU, 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 25 years old, this Mitsubishi Gto is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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L135 XOU is a 2001 Mitsubishi Gto, first registered on 1 December 2001.

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