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M852 WEJ

1994 Mitsubishi Gto

Red Petrol 2970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2016
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

73,845 mi
Last recorded73,845 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2015
Typical for 1994 Mitsubishi Gto97,754 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM852 WEJ
MakeMitsubishi
ModelGto
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,970cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2015 73,845 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2015 73,830 miles

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

Nearside Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases pipe into backbox (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit low on outside (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Oct 2010 72,018 miles

No lights fitted at time of test

Fail 30 Sep 2010 72,018 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

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

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

Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Fail 18 Sep 2010 71,820 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 26 Aug 2009 68,550 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2008 107,342 miles

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

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

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

Fail 25 Oct 2008 107,177 miles

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

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 30 Jun 2007 102,951 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 29 Jun 2007 102,884 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 3 Jul 2006 90,609 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2006 90,609 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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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M852 WEJ is a 1994 Mitsubishi Gto in Red with a 2,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1994 Mitsubishi Gto models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.6% with a typical mileage of 97,754 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 M852 WEJ, 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 32 years old, this Mitsubishi Gto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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M852 WEJ is a 1994 Mitsubishi Gto, first registered on 31 December 1994.

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