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M279 GCD

1995 Mitsubishi Gto

Silver Petrol 3000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

108,213 mi
Last recorded108,213 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2016
Typical for 1995 Mitsubishi Gto102,609 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM279 GCD
MakeMitsubishi
ModelGto
Year1995
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2016 108,213 miles

Nearside Front tyre perrished

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

Offside Front tyre perrished

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

Pass 2 Dec 2015 87,975 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced condensation in lense (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

all tyres starting to perish

Fail 28 Nov 2015 87,975 miles

Centre Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced condensation in lense (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

all tyres starting to perish

Pass 16 Apr 2014 87,104 miles

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

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

slight corrosion to underside of vehicle but not excessive within prescibed areas

Fail 14 Apr 2014 87,104 miles

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

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

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

slight corrosion to underside of vehicle but not excessive within prescibed areas

Fail 21 Dec 2013 87,081 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 18 Dec 2012 86,150 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

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

Pass 23 Dec 2011 84,687 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Pass 21 Dec 2010 82,662 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2009 80,413 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2009 80,413 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 22 Dec 2008 77,970 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 30 Apr 2007 77,435 miles
Fail 3 May 2006 70,122 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

Pass 3 May 2006 70,122 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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M279 GCD is a 1995 Mitsubishi Gto in Silver with a 3,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1995 Mitsubishi Gto models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.2% with a typical mileage of 102,609 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 M279 GCD, 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 31 years old, this Mitsubishi Gto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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M279 GCD is a 1995 Mitsubishi Gto, first registered on 31 December 1995.

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