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N870 TVK

1996 Mitsubishi Gto

Black Petrol 3000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2012
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

131,512 mi
Last recorded131,512 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2011
Typical for 1996 Mitsubishi Gto89,720 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN870 TVK
MakeMitsubishi
ModelGto
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2011 131,512 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2010 131,259 miles

offside front inner tyre wall cut

Fail 4 Jun 2010 131,212 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

front tyre inner side wall cracking

Fail 21 May 2010 131,162 miles

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

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

front tyre inner side wall cracking

horn not working good

Pass 2 Jun 2009 130,922 miles

Offside Outer Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

slight judder on front brakes

Fail 29 May 2009 130,888 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Outer Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

slight judder on front brakes

Pass 13 Jun 2008 130,135 miles

abs system not fitted to this model which is a mitsubishi racing lightweight tt

Fail 5 Jun 2008 130,110 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Pass 8 Jun 2007 128,638 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2006 124,282 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2006 124,282 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)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

all brake discs starting to corrode

Pass 27 May 2005 119,751 miles
Fail 25 May 2005 119,740 miles

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

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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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N870 TVK is a 1996 Mitsubishi Gto in Black with a 3,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 N870 TVK, 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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N870 TVK is a 1996 Mitsubishi Gto, first registered on 1 February 1996.

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