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L285 FFX

1994 Mitsubishi Gto

Black Petrol 2970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2010
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

116,131 mi
Last recorded116,131 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2009
Typical for 1994 Mitsubishi Gto97,754 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL285 FFX
MakeMitsubishi
ModelGto
Year1994
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,970cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2009 116,131 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Propshaft component defective

Fail 26 Feb 2009 116,131 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Propshaft component defective

Pass 17 Jan 2008 111,215 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2008 111,215 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Rear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)

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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L285 FFX is a 1994 Mitsubishi Gto in Black with a 2,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1994 Mitsubishi Gto models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.6% with a typical mileage of 97,754 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 L285 FFX, 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 32 years old, this Mitsubishi Gto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was L285 FFX registered?

L285 FFX is a 1994 Mitsubishi Gto, first registered on 1 May 1994.

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