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M296 NJT

1995 Mitsubishi Gto

Black Petrol 3000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Apr 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

106,430 mi
Last recorded106,430 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2026
Typical for 1995 Mitsubishi Gto102,609 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM296 NJT
MakeMitsubishi
ModelGto
Year1995
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2026 106,430 miles

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

Fail 10 Mar 2026 106,427 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Pass 25 Jan 2025 102,723 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2023 99,033 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2022 96,393 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All pipes (1.1.11 (c))

General corrosion to under side

general corrosion to suspension components

Pass 27 Sep 2021 96,195 miles

All suspension components general corrosion

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Central propshaft rubber mounting deteriorating

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

General corrosion to all under side

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Sep 2021 96,183 miles

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

All suspension components general corrosion

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Central propshaft rubber mounting deteriorating

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

General corrosion to all under side

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2020 95,970 miles

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

Central propshaft rubber mounting deteriorating

Under side general corrosion and covered with kurust

Pass 23 Sep 2019 95,836 miles

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

Central Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated shaft mounting rubber (6.1.7 (d) (i))

General corrosion to under side chassis and suspension

Pass 20 Sep 2018 95,434 miles

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

Fail 20 Sep 2018 95,434 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2017 95,038 miles

Under side generally corroded

Fail 26 Jul 2017 95,029 miles

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill/floor (2.4.A.3)

Under side generally corroded

Pass 25 Jul 2016 94,504 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2015 93,119 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2014 92,154 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2014 92,154 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 16 Jul 2013 91,097 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 9 Jul 2012 89,572 miles

Battery insucure

Fail 9 Jul 2012 89,572 miles

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

Battery insucure

Pass 13 Jul 2011 89,025 miles

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

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 19 Jul 2010 88,514 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2009 84,319 miles

Nearside Outer Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 16 Feb 2008 83,266 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 May 2006 82,801 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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M296 NJT is a 1995 Mitsubishi Gto in Black with a 3,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 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 M296 NJT, 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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What year was M296 NJT registered?

M296 NJT is a 1995 Mitsubishi Gto, first registered on 31 December 1995.

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The MOT history for M296 NJT shows 25 tests with a 76% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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