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M157 NEL

2000 Mitsubishi Gto

Black Petrol 2978cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2022
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

94,125 mi
Last recorded94,125 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2021
Typical for 2000 Mitsubishi Gto94,124 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM157 NEL
MakeMitsubishi
ModelGto
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,978cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2021 94,125 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Aug 2019 94,124 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2019 94,124 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Mar 2018 94,124 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 27 Mar 2018 94,124 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 9 Sep 2016 92,435 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2015 92,043 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2013 88,578 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2013 88,578 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 30 Aug 2013 88,567 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Aug 2011 88,027 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Aug 2011 88,027 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2010 87,375 miles

Battery insecure

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Pass 10 Nov 2009 88,001 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2009 88,000 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Fail 3 Nov 2008 87,385 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Pass 3 Nov 2008 87,385 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2007 86,137 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2006 84,171 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2006 84,171 miles

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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

Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

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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M157 NEL is a 2000 Mitsubishi Gto in Black with a 2,978cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 2000 Mitsubishi Gto models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.4% with a typical mileage of 94,124 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 M157 NEL, 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 26 years old, this Mitsubishi Gto is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was M157 NEL registered?

M157 NEL is a 2000 Mitsubishi Gto, first registered on 14 April 2000.

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