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P12 GTO

1999 Mitsubishi Gto

Grey Petrol 2970cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Mar 2027
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

111,901 mi
Last recorded111,901 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2026
Typical for 1999 Mitsubishi Gto100,786 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP12 GTO
MakeMitsubishi
ModelGto
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,970cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2026 111,901 miles

Offside Front fog lamp not working

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive

Reversing lamp inoperative

underside of vehicle corroded

Fail 25 Feb 2026 111,894 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect BOTH (4.1.2 (c))

Position lamp not working BOTH (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively BOTH (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front fog lamp not working

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive

Reversing lamp inoperative

underside of vehicle corroded

Pass 27 May 2022 111,865 miles
Fail 27 May 2022 111,865 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Fail 12 May 2022 111,864 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired floor (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

underside of vehicle corroded

Pass 19 Jun 2020 106,990 miles

Both rear and offside front sill/under body corroded but not excessive

Exhaust flexi slightly deteriorated

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 19 Jun 2020 106,990 miles

Rear fog lamp switch missing (4.5.3 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Both rear and offside front sill/under body corroded but not excessive

Exhaust flexi slightly deteriorated

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Jul 2019 105,487 miles

exhaust flexi slightly deteriorated

Pass 24 Jul 2018 102,307 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2018 102,307 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 11 Aug 2017 99,254 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2016 96,389 miles

underside of car slightly corroded on jacking points

Fail 17 Aug 2015 93,117 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 17 Aug 2015 93,117 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 23 Jul 2014 89,124 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

n/s wiper blade in poor condition

both front shock absorbers, zero damping

Fail 16 Jul 2014 89,042 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

n/s wiper blade in poor condition

both front shock absorbers, zero damping

Fail 11 Jun 2013 82,607 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

nearside front shock absorber, slightly reduced damping

Pass 11 Jun 2013 82,607 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

nearside front shock absorber, slightly reduced damping

Pass 19 Jun 2012 77,811 miles

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

Fail 19 Jun 2012 77,811 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 23 Jun 2011 73,978 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 21 Jun 2011 73,978 miles

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

Nearside Front Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 16 Jun 2010 69,054 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2009 63,187 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2008 58,913 miles
Pass 22 May 2007 54,353 miles
Pass 22 May 2006 49,260 miles

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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P12 GTO is a 1999 Mitsubishi Gto in Grey with a 2,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

Across all 1999 Mitsubishi Gto models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.4% with a typical mileage of 100,786 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 P12 GTO, 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 27 years old, this Mitsubishi Gto is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was P12 GTO registered?

P12 GTO is a 1999 Mitsubishi Gto, first registered on 4 January 1999.

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