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R3 GTO

2000 Mitsubishi Gto

Black Petrol 3000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jun 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

73,416 mi
Last recorded73,416 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2025
Typical for 2000 Mitsubishi Gto94,124 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR3 GTO
MakeMitsubishi
ModelGto
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,000cc
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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2025 73,416 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Rear suspension components corroded, (lower arms axle spring) undersealed unbelievable to do full inspection (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Rear sill corroded undersealed applied unable to do full inspection (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2024 73,399 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Rear suspension components corroded, (lower arms axle spring) undersealed unbelievable to do full inspection (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Rear sill corroded undersealed applied unable to do full inspection (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 17 Jun 2023 73,399 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

GENERAL RUST UNDERSIDE VEHICLE, COVERED IN UNDERSEAL

Pass 21 May 2022 73,399 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 17 Apr 2021 73,399 miles

Offside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Fail 16 Apr 2021 73,399 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 default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 26 Mar 2020 73,399 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2019 73,399 miles

metal brake pipes starting to corrode

Pass 23 Apr 2018 73,399 miles

all four tyres nearing legal limits

under body beginning to show signs of corrosion

Pass 29 Apr 2017 73,399 miles
Pass 5 May 2016 73,399 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2016 73,399 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

fuel pipes corroded

Pass 7 Apr 2015 73,398 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 10 Apr 2014 73,398 miles

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

Oil leak

corrosion on brake and fuel pipes in places.

nearside rear tyre perishing.

Pass 17 Apr 2013 72,410 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2012 69,137 miles

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

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

nearside/offside rear suspension upper arms,bushes wearing.

underbody corrosion in places.

Fail 30 Mar 2012 69,137 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

nearside/offside rear suspension upper arms,bushes wearing.

underbody corrosion in places.

Pass 13 Apr 2011 69,137 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 13 Apr 2010 69,137 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2009 69,137 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2009 69,137 miles

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not of equal width along their entire length (6.3.4a)

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2008 60,152 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2008 60,152 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Rear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Apr 2007 53,891 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2007 53,890 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 21 Mar 2006 49,082 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2006 49,082 miles

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

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

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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R3 GTO is a 2000 Mitsubishi Gto in Black with a 3,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

Across all 2000 Mitsubishi Gto models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.4% with a typical mileage of 94,124 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 R3 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 26 years old, this Mitsubishi Gto is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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R3 GTO is a 2000 Mitsubishi Gto, first registered on 7 August 2000.

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