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N848 XDV

1996 Mitsubishi Gto

Blue Petrol 3000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Aug 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

100,572 mi
Last recorded100,572 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2025
Typical for 1996 Mitsubishi Gto89,720 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN848 XDV
MakeMitsubishi
ModelGto
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2025 100,572 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

exhaust temperature warning lamp illuminated

Pass 22 Jul 2024 100,546 miles

exhaust temperature warning light illuminated

Pass 25 Jul 2023 100,488 miles

exhaust temperature warning light illuminated

Pass 8 Aug 2022 100,339 miles

exhaust temperature warning light illuminated

Pass 19 Aug 2021 100,041 miles

Exhaust temp light on

Fail 9 Jul 2021 100,038 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 31 Jul 2020 99,660 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2020 99,627 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear(centre section) (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Undertrays fitted

Pass 3 May 2019 98,612 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes show slight surface corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Jul 2017 98,199 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2015 97,213 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2014 96,731 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2013 96,258 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2012 94,658 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2012 93,335 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2012 93,293 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 26 May 2011 92,557 miles
Pass 11 May 2010 91,228 miles
Fail 5 May 2010 91,226 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Knocking from N/S suspension.

Pass 12 Nov 2008 87,890 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 8 Nov 2008 87,886 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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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N848 XDV is a 1996 Mitsubishi Gto in Blue with a 3,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 N848 XDV, 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 N848 XDV registered?

N848 XDV is a 1996 Mitsubishi Gto, first registered on 31 December 1996.

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The MOT history for N848 XDV shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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