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L559 LNE

2005 Mitsubishi Gto

Black Petrol 2970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2023
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

Typical for 2005 Mitsubishi Gto102,432 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL559 LNE
MakeMitsubishi
ModelGto
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,970cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2022

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Aug 2022

Headlamp not working on main beam both (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across bulk head (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

surface corroding

Pass 7 Aug 2017 138,497 miles

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

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

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

Propshaft universal joint worn ()

Pass 17 Jun 2016 137,055 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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)

Pass 19 May 2015 135,343 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 13 May 2015 135,337 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 30 Apr 2014 131,406 miles

starting to blue smoke

Fail 15 May 2013 125,416 miles

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

brake pipes just starting to corrode

front discs inner faces starting to wear

outer sill covers

very slight freeplay (top to bottom) in o/s/r wheel

Pass 15 May 2013 125,416 miles

brake pipes just starting to corrode

front discs inner faces starting to wear

outer sill covers

very slight freeplay (top to bottom) in o/s/r wheel

Pass 16 May 2012 107,374 miles
Fail 15 May 2012 107,374 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2011 100,413 miles

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

front and rear brake discs starting to corrode

some steering and suspension bushes starting to deteriorate

Pass 21 Jul 2010 92,938 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2010 92,925 miles

Exhaust emits clearly visible black smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

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

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

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Pass 8 Apr 2009 92,888 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2009 92,883 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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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L559 LNE is a 2005 Mitsubishi Gto in Black with a 2,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 2005 Mitsubishi Gto models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.0% with a typical mileage of 102,432 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 L559 LNE, 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 21 years old, this Mitsubishi Gto is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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L559 LNE is a 2005 Mitsubishi Gto, first registered on 12 July 2005.

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