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A8 VRU

1998 Mitsubishi Gto

Black Petrol 2972cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

99,703 mi
Last recorded99,703 miles
Recorded on30 May 2025
Typical for 1998 Mitsubishi Gto96,494 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA8 VRU
MakeMitsubishi
ModelGto
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,972cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 May 2025 99,703 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all 4 (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement and rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all4 (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 23 May 2025 99,700 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all 4 (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement and rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all4 (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2019 99,636 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2016 99,385 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2015 99,178 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2014 98,726 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2014 98,682 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Apr 2013 98,489 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2012 95,860 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2012 95,860 miles

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

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Jan 2011 93,910 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2009 91,353 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2008 89,694 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2008 89,694 miles

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

Pass 4 Dec 2007 87,964 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2007 85,808 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2006 84,137 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2006 84,137 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

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 VRU is a 1998 Mitsubishi Gto in Black with a 2,972cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 VRU, 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 VRU is a 1998 Mitsubishi Gto, first registered on 16 September 1998.

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