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3 SAF

2016 Mitsubishi Gto

Red Diesel 2993cc
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Expires15 Feb 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

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Vehicle Details

Registration3 SAF
MakeMitsubishi
ModelGto
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc
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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2026

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside front and rear (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside and offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside front and rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

minor corrosion to underside and components

Pass 31 Dec 2025 103,364 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2023 97,913 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2023 92,354 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underside of vehicle (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2022 88,028 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2021 80,429 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2020 75,912 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all brake discs light pitting (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2019 64,188 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both discs corroded on inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Feb 2014 91,826 miles

front bumper has damasge

Pass 15 Sep 2012 91,209 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 May 2011 91,203 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2011 91,203 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

cut in nearside front tyre

Pass 26 Apr 2010 91,097 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2010 91,097 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2009 90,964 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2009 90,964 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

front spoiler cracked

plastic sills

Pass 19 Mar 2008 90,826 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2008 90,826 miles

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.D.1)

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Rear wheel steering leaking hydraulic fluid (2.2.B.1i) DANGEROUS

engine oil leak

Pass 27 Oct 2006 907,710 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2006 907,710 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Service brake juddering severely (3.7.C.2)

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

both rear tyres close to legal limit

front brake discs corroded on inner edges

play in offside track rod end

rear fog light faded

Pass 14 Nov 2005 90,486 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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3 SAF is a 2016 Mitsubishi Gto in Red with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 3 SAF, 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 10 years old, this Mitsubishi Gto is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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3 SAF is a 2016 Mitsubishi Gto, first registered on 19 November 2016.

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