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L741 XLR

2005 Mitsubishi Gto

Black Petrol 2970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

64,023 mi
Last recorded64,023 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2011
Typical for 2005 Mitsubishi Gto102,432 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL741 XLR
MakeMitsubishi
ModelGto
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,970cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2011 64,023 miles

very slight wear both track rod end ball joints

Fail 5 Jul 2011 64,023 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Rear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

very slight wear both track rod end ball joints

Pass 21 Jul 2010 63,542 miles

off side track rod end is worn and close to a failure, both front shockers are damp, near side rear top arm outer ball joint is worn

Fail 21 Jul 2010 63,533 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)

off side track rod end is worn and close to a failure, both front shockers are damp, near side rear top arm outer ball joint is worn

Pass 2 Jun 2009 62,230 miles
Fail 26 May 2009 62,217 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 May 2008 61,165 miles

vehicle been boged and wheels been changedfrom another vehicle . can not prove this my word against trader

Fail 27 May 2008 61,131 miles

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)

Front Front position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Rear Rear wheel steering leaking hydraulic fluid (2.2.B.1i)

Pass 10 Nov 2006 601,906 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2006 60,022 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Rear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2005 52,247 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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L741 XLR is a 2005 Mitsubishi Gto in Black with a 2,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 L741 XLR, 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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L741 XLR is a 2005 Mitsubishi Gto, first registered on 5 September 2005.

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