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N853 SMX

1996 Mitsubishi Gto

Black Petrol 2970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2011
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

74,560 mi
Last recorded74,560 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2010
Typical for 1996 Mitsubishi Gto89,720 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN853 SMX
MakeMitsubishi
ModelGto
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,970cc
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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2010 74,560 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2009 74,134 miles

both front tyres getting low on tread.

front and rear brake pads wearing low.

heavey cracking in both front tyre side walls and tread.

Pass 25 Apr 2008 70,340 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2007 67,652 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2007 67,652 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside 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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N853 SMX is a 1996 Mitsubishi Gto in Black with a 2,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 N853 SMX, 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 N853 SMX registered?

N853 SMX is a 1996 Mitsubishi Gto, first registered on 1 March 1996.

Is N853 SMX safe to buy?

The MOT history for N853 SMX shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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