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A23 GTO

2002 Mitsubishi Gto

Red Petrol 3000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Aug 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

118,025 mi
Last recorded118,025 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2025
Typical for 2002 Mitsubishi Gto101,658 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA23 GTO
MakeMitsubishi
ModelGto
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2025 118,025 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 14 Aug 2024 117,733 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2023 116,709 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2022 115,752 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2022 115,748 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Nearside Rear wheel leaning inwards

Pass 20 Aug 2021 110,271 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2020 105,411 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2019 103,220 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2018 97,518 miles

Front Discs slightly pitted

Front to rear fuel pipes slightly corroded

Nearside Front shocker has excessive bounce

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

slight engine oil leak

Fail 6 Aug 2018 97,517 miles

Front Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak Leaking on flexi (8.2.1.1 (b))

Front Headlamp aim too high both sides (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Discs slightly pitted

Front to rear fuel pipes slightly corroded

Nearside Front shocker has excessive bounce

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

slight engine oil leak

Pass 19 Jul 2017 94,169 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2016 93,514 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak Slight ()

Play in propshaft centre bearing ()

under body has slight surface corrosion

Pass 9 Jul 2014 93,344 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2010 93,206 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2009 84,280 miles

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 7 Mar 2009 84,273 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 17 May 2007 77,302 miles
Pass 13 May 2006 75,517 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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A23 GTO is a 2002 Mitsubishi Gto in Red with a 3,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 2002 Mitsubishi Gto models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.5% with a typical mileage of 101,658 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 A23 GTO, 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 24 years old, this Mitsubishi Gto is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was A23 GTO registered?

A23 GTO is a 2002 Mitsubishi Gto, first registered on 11 June 2002.

Is A23 GTO safe to buy?

The MOT history for A23 GTO shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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