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S511 TCV

1996 Mitsubishi Gto

White Petrol 3000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 May 2027
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

266,185 mi
Last recorded266,185 miles
Recorded on15 May 2026
Typical for 1996 Mitsubishi Gto89,720 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS511 TCV
MakeMitsubishi
ModelGto
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 May 2026 266,185 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2024 264,221 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2022 263,296 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 30 Apr 2019 258,965 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

advise nsr tyre inner edge

advise nsr wheel slight play

advise osr tyre inner edge

advise osr wheel slight play

Pass 30 Apr 2018 257,237 miles

advise osr tyre inner edge

Fail 30 Apr 2018 257,237 miles

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

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

advise osr tyre inner edge

Pass 8 Apr 2017 254,514 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2017 254,514 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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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S511 TCV is a 1996 Mitsubishi Gto in White with a 3,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1996 Mitsubishi Gto models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.5% with a typical mileage of 89,720 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 S511 TCV, 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 30 years old, this Mitsubishi Gto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was S511 TCV registered?

S511 TCV is a 1996 Mitsubishi Gto, first registered on 20 March 1996.

Is S511 TCV safe to buy?

The MOT history for S511 TCV shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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