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R917 BAU

1999 Mitsubishi Gto

White Petrol 3000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

135,999 mi
Last recorded135,999 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2018
Typical for 1999 Mitsubishi Gto100,786 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR917 BAU
MakeMitsubishi
ModelGto
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2018 135,999 miles

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

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion floor (6.1.B.2)

Fail 22 Jan 2018 135,999 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexi + caliper (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

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

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion floor (6.1.B.2)

Pass 22 Dec 2016 135,386 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

corrosion to under side of vehicle

Pass 14 Dec 2015 134,118 miles

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all suspension arms (2.4.G.1)

corrosion to underside

Pass 16 Dec 2014 132,625 miles

fllor corroded

front cross member corroded.

fuel pipes corroded

Pass 20 Dec 2013 130,534 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

exhaust corroded,slight leak.

general corrosion to underside.

Pass 13 Dec 2012 126,832 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 3 Dec 2012 126,702 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Nearside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Dec 2011 122,014 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 7 Dec 2010 117,128 miles

o/s and n/s floor corroded

rear chassis corroded

reg light mount corroded

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 14 Dec 2009 111,475 miles

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

general under body corrosion

slight brake & fuel pipe corrosion

wear on n/s track rod end

Pass 2 Dec 2008 98,990 miles

ADVISE BOTH FRONT SHOCKER TOPS HAVE SLIGHT PLAY IN THEM

ADVISE STEERING RACK HAS SLIGHT PLAY

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Fail 12 Dec 2007 83,766 miles

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

Pass 12 Dec 2007 83,766 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2006 72,556 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2006 72,506 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 5 Jan 2006 61,201 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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R917 BAU is a 1999 Mitsubishi Gto in White with a 3,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 R917 BAU, 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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R917 BAU is a 1999 Mitsubishi Gto, first registered on 1 November 1999.

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