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RIL 5830

1999 Mitsubishi Gto

Black Petrol 2970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2016
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

139,470 mi
Last recorded139,470 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2015
Typical for 1999 Mitsubishi Gto100,786 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRIL 5830
MakeMitsubishi
ModelGto
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,970cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2015 139,470 miles

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

Nearside Front Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Nearside Front rack tie rod

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

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

Oil leak

Slight corrosion to rear innersills

Fail 27 Oct 2015 139,469 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Nearside Front rack tie rod

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

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

Oil leak

Slight corrosion to rear innersills

Fail 29 Oct 2014 137,083 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2014 137,083 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2012 129,015 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2009 134,071 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2009 134,070 miles

Brake lever locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

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

Front Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 14 Nov 2006 128,264 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2006 128,261 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (7.3.A.2b)

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Area around power steering pinion damp

Front to rear fuel pipes corroding

SRS warning light on

Speedo not working

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Very little travel in suspension

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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RIL 5830 is a 1999 Mitsubishi Gto in Black with a 2,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 RIL 5830, 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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RIL 5830 is a 1999 Mitsubishi Gto, first registered on 1 July 1999.

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