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RBZ 5165

2001 Mitsubishi Gto

Black Petrol 2970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2022
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

108,616 mi
Last recorded108,616 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2021
Typical for 2001 Mitsubishi Gto103,225 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRBZ 5165
MakeMitsubishi
ModelGto
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,970cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2021 108,616 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2020 108,597 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2018 107,659 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2017 107,510 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Play in propshaft centre bearing ()

Fail 10 Apr 2017 107,508 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front Steering rack gaiter split Both sides (2.2.D.2d)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Play in propshaft centre bearing ()

Pass 23 Jan 2009 104,398 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Fail 20 Jan 2009 104,398 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 18 Jan 2008 99,633 miles

nearside and offside front windows tinted

offside front tyre outerwall has a cut but not showing inner webbing

offside rear tyre outerwall has cut but not showing inner webbing

slight seepage from steering rack area

Fail 17 Jan 2008 99,633 miles

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

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

nearside and offside front windows tinted

offside front tyre outerwall has a cut but not showing inner webbing

offside rear tyre outerwall has cut but not showing inner webbing

slight seepage from steering rack area

Pass 6 Mar 2007 97,018 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2007 97,017 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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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RBZ 5165 is a 2001 Mitsubishi Gto in Black with a 2,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 2001 Mitsubishi Gto models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.0% with a typical mileage of 103,225 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 RBZ 5165, 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 25 years old, this Mitsubishi Gto is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was RBZ 5165 registered?

RBZ 5165 is a 2001 Mitsubishi Gto, first registered on 19 September 2001.

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The MOT history for RBZ 5165 shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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