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N116 HWP

1996 Mitsubishi Gto

Silver Petrol 3000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

58,689 mi
Last recorded58,689 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2011
Typical for 1996 Mitsubishi Gto89,720 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN116 HWP
MakeMitsubishi
ModelGto
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2011 58,689 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Nearside Inner Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

Fail 14 Oct 2011 58,689 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Nearside Inner Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Oil leak

Pass 13 Oct 2010 56,891 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2010 56,891 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2009 51,736 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2009 51,642 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 28 Jul 2008 47,579 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2008 47,503 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 23 Apr 2008 46,877 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 12 Jul 2007 45,281 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2006 43,991 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

oil leak

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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N116 HWP is a 1996 Mitsubishi Gto in Silver with a 3,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

Across all 1996 Mitsubishi Gto models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.5% with a typical mileage of 89,720 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 N116 HWP, 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 30 years old, this Mitsubishi Gto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was N116 HWP registered?

N116 HWP is a 1996 Mitsubishi Gto, first registered on 1 March 1996.

Is N116 HWP safe to buy?

The MOT history for N116 HWP shows 11 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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