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M896 XVE

1995 Mitsubishi Gto

Silver Petrol 2972cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2010
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

135,894 mi
Last recorded135,894 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2009
Typical for 1995 Mitsubishi Gto102,609 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM896 XVE
MakeMitsubishi
ModelGto
Year1995
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,972cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2009 135,894 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2008 131,653 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 19 Mar 2008 131,581 miles

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

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.3.D.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 12 Dec 2006 120,900 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2006 120,717 miles

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

Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

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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M896 XVE is a 1995 Mitsubishi Gto in Silver with a 2,972cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 M896 XVE, 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 M896 XVE registered?

M896 XVE is a 1995 Mitsubishi Gto, first registered on 31 December 1995.

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