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N159 OAE

1996 Mitsubishi Gto

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

101,795 mi
Last recorded101,795 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2015
Typical for 1996 Mitsubishi Gto89,720 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN159 OAE
MakeMitsubishi
ModelGto
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2015 101,795 miles

ENGINE OIL LEAK

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

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rear (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 2 Aug 2014 133,685 miles

oil leak

o/s/f boll joint slightly play

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

all fuel pipe corroded

both front droplink has slightly play

both inner sill corroded

n/s/f tyre wearing edge

n/s/r wheel arch corroded

Pass 29 Jul 2013 130,502 miles

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

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Oil leak

nearside lower windscreen has damage but does not restrict the view of the road

offside front link bar has slight play

Fail 29 Jul 2013 130,502 miles

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

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

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

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Oil leak

nearside lower windscreen has damage but does not restrict the view of the road

offside front link bar has slight play

Pass 30 Jul 2012 126,300 miles

Oil leak

n/s/r tyre has perishing cracks and just met the requremant

o/s/f tyre wearing inner edge and just pass to limit

Pass 24 Jun 2011 121,465 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 22 Jun 2011 121,447 miles

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)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear fog lamp obviously incorrectly positioned (1.3.2a)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 21 Jun 2010 116,900 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2009 107,840 miles

Oil leak

Pass 21 Dec 2007 102,430 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 21 Dec 2007 102,430 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

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

Oil leak

Pass 10 Jan 2007 93,497 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2007 93,485 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Jan 2006 81,090 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2005 81,090 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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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N159 OAE is a 1996 Mitsubishi Gto in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 N159 OAE, 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.

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N159 OAE is a 1996 Mitsubishi Gto, first registered on 31 December 1996.

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