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L840 KVU

1999 Mitsubishi Gto

Black Petrol 2970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

59,908 mi
Last recorded59,908 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2025
Typical for 1999 Mitsubishi Gto100,786 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL840 KVU
MakeMitsubishi
ModelGto
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,970cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2025 59,908 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2024 59,534 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2023 59,165 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2022 58,856 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2021 58,169 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2019 57,987 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2018 56,966 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2017 55,753 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2016 53,925 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2016 53,922 miles

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

Fail 14 Jun 2016 53,922 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2015 52,463 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2014 50,684 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2013 49,330 miles
Pass 22 May 2012 47,832 miles
Pass 17 May 2011 46,207 miles

slight play in o/s/f bottom ball joint

Pass 24 May 2010 44,067 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 15 May 2009 42,312 miles
Pass 30 May 2008 40,593 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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L840 KVU is a 1999 Mitsubishi Gto in Black with a 2,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

Across all 1999 Mitsubishi Gto models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.4% with a typical mileage of 100,786 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 L840 KVU, 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 27 years old, this Mitsubishi Gto is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was L840 KVU registered?

L840 KVU is a 1999 Mitsubishi Gto, first registered on 17 August 1999.

Is L840 KVU safe to buy?

The MOT history for L840 KVU shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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