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N201 JOR

1996 Mitsubishi Gto

Red Petrol 2970cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Apr 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

50,896 mi
Last recorded50,896 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 1996 Mitsubishi Gto89,720 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN201 JOR
MakeMitsubishi
ModelGto
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,970cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 May 2026 50,896 miles

Central Prop shaft bearing has slight play both bearing s (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Nearside Front headlamp condensated on the inside

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

Fail 20 Apr 2026 50,692 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases backbox broken away from pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Central Prop shaft bearing has slight play both bearing s (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Nearside Front headlamp condensated on the inside

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

Pass 18 Apr 2025 43,235 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 26 Apr 2024 39,983 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2018 39,700 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2014 39,663 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2013 36,632 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2011 39,574 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2010 39,361 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2010 39,361 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Pass 1 Jul 2008 38,171 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2007 37,254 miles

o/s front tyre wall cracking

Pass 12 Apr 2006 58,068 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2006 58,068 miles

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

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

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

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

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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N201 JOR is a 1996 Mitsubishi Gto in Red with a 2,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 N201 JOR, 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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What year was N201 JOR registered?

N201 JOR is a 1996 Mitsubishi Gto, first registered on 31 December 1996.

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The MOT history for N201 JOR shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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