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L423 XOU

1994 Mitsubishi Gto

Silver Petrol 3000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2025
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

91,329 mi
Last recorded91,329 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2024
Typical for 1994 Mitsubishi Gto97,754 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL423 XOU
MakeMitsubishi
ModelGto
Year1994
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2024 91,329 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2018 91,320 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2016 91,276 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2016 91,261 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.D.1)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint vertical link (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim 1 of decorative split rim bolts missing (4.2.A.1a)

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

exhaust noisy

Fail 18 Aug 2016 91,261 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint vertical link (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim 1 of decorative split rim bolts missing (4.2.A.1a)

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

exhaust noisy

Pass 13 Aug 2015 91,174 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2014 90,625 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Aug 2014 90,619 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 22 Aug 2013 90,049 miles

Both steering rack boots to rear steer full of oil but not leaking

Emissions pass due to not being in service exhaust emission standards.

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Suspect rear steering dose not work

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust system loud

Fail 15 Aug 2013 90,024 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Both steering rack boots to rear steer full of oil but not leaking

Emissions pass due to not being in service exhaust emission standards.

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Suspect rear steering dose not work

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust system loud

Pass 14 Aug 2012 88,618 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Inner Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 22 Aug 2011 87,191 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2010 85,168 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2009 83,987 miles
Pass 21 May 2008 81,907 miles
Pass 23 May 2007 79,632 miles
Pass 5 May 2006 76,560 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear wheel steering inoperative but rear wheels are held substantially in the straight ahead position and the steering is not adversely affected (2.2.B.1j)

tracking is off vehicle wonders right slightly

Fail 28 Apr 2006 76,460 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Rear wheel steering inoperative but rear wheels are held substantially in the straight ahead position and the steering is not adversely affected (2.2.B.1j)

both front wipers split

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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L423 XOU is a 1994 Mitsubishi Gto in Silver with a 3,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 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 L423 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 32 years old, this Mitsubishi Gto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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L423 XOU is a 1994 Mitsubishi Gto, first registered on 31 December 1994.

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