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L178 WCL

1993 Mitsubishi Gto

Red Petrol 2970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

85,376 mi
Last recorded85,376 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2008
Typical for 1993 Mitsubishi Gto105,177 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL178 WCL
MakeMitsubishi
ModelGto
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,970cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2008 85,376 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2008 85,376 miles

Front registration plate letter/figure missing (6.3.1c)

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

Pass 13 Mar 2007 72,499 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2006 577,022 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2006 57,702 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Drivers view has small chip under 40mm inside swept area.

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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L178 WCL is a 1993 Mitsubishi Gto in Red with a 2,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1993 Mitsubishi Gto models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.8% with a typical mileage of 105,177 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 L178 WCL, 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 33 years old, this Mitsubishi Gto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was L178 WCL registered?

L178 WCL is a 1993 Mitsubishi Gto, first registered on 31 December 1993.

Is L178 WCL safe to buy?

The MOT history for L178 WCL shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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