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A8 CPR

1998 Mitsubishi Gto

Red Petrol 2998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2016
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

143,497 mi
Last recorded143,497 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2015
Typical for 1998 Mitsubishi Gto96,494 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA8 CPR
MakeMitsubishi
ModelGto
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2015 143,497 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear fuel pipes corroded

Pass 14 Jul 2014 134,848 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

nearside front tyre worn on inside edge

nearside rear tyre worn on outer edges

offside rear tyre worn on outer edges

Fail 11 Jul 2014 134,848 miles

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

nearside front tyre worn on inside edge

nearside rear tyre worn on outer edges

offside rear tyre worn on outer edges

Pass 12 Jul 2013 128,786 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 11 Jul 2012 122,083 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 11 Jul 2011 114,470 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2010 107,081 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 13 Jun 2009 100,623 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Fail 10 Jun 2009 100,623 miles

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

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

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

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

Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Pass 5 Mar 2008 100,199 miles

fuel pipes very rusty

near side steering rack gaitor in poor condition

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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A8 CPR is a 1998 Mitsubishi Gto in Red with a 2,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1998 Mitsubishi Gto models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.6% with a typical mileage of 96,494 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 A8 CPR, 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 28 years old, this Mitsubishi Gto is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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A8 CPR is a 1998 Mitsubishi Gto, first registered on 3 July 1998.

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