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M842 CTR

1995 Mitsubishi Gto

Red Petrol 2970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2019
Tests16 (8 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

137,428 mi
Last recorded137,428 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2018
Typical for 1995 Mitsubishi Gto102,609 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM842 CTR
MakeMitsubishi
ModelGto
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,970cc

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MOT History

8 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2018 137,428 miles

Catalytic converters slow to light

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective deteriorating (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Jun 2018 137,426 miles

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))

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

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective deteriorating (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 May 2017 134,790 miles

centre exhaust support deteriating

rear shocker gaiters perished

water leak possible under engine

Pass 8 Jun 2016 127,077 miles

Body has slight corrosion both sills/floor (6.1.B.2)

Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides (4.1.E.1)

coil spring corroded all 4 (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 24 Feb 2016 127,064 miles

Electrical wiring insecure Inside car (1.9.2a)

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)

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

Front registration plate margin less than the minimum requirement (6.3.4g)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale missing (1.3.1b)

Both front tyres worn low on edges

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Unable to test emissions

Vehicle has misfire

coil spring corroded Both rear (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 22 Aug 2013 124,571 miles

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

front tyres wearing on inner edges

oil leak

Fail 22 Aug 2013 124,571 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

front tyres wearing on inner edges

oil leak

Fail 20 Aug 2013 124,541 miles

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)

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

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

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.D.1)

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 26 Mar 2012 123,656 miles

front noplate small

front pads low

front tyres wearing on inners

no cat on car-but no needed to pass emissions test

Pass 18 Mar 2011 122,831 miles

o/s/f side lamp -only half of leds work

rear seat bases missing

Fail 18 Mar 2011 122,831 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

o/s/f side lamp -only half of leds work

rear seat bases missing

Pass 7 Apr 2010 120,408 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2010 120,408 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Fail 17 Mar 2010 120,408 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear wheel steering possibly inop

Pass 16 Aug 2006 114,370 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2006 114,370 miles

Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Rear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)

Oil leak

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

n/s o/s rear shocker covers damaged

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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M842 CTR is a 1995 Mitsubishi Gto in Red with a 2,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 M842 CTR, 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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M842 CTR is a 1995 Mitsubishi Gto, first registered on 1 May 1995.

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