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B17 GTO

1998 Mitsubishi Gto

Blue Petrol 2998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2022
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

140,912 mi
Last recorded140,912 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2021
Typical for 1998 Mitsubishi Gto96,494 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB17 GTO
MakeMitsubishi
ModelGto
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2021 140,912 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2019 140,794 miles

Fuel tank has staining near filler neck possibly from over filling but no obvious leaks at time of test

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Rear Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 13 Sep 2019 140,793 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Fuel tank has staining near filler neck possibly from over filling but no obvious leaks at time of test

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Rear Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 26 Sep 2018 140,715 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Rear Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 10 Nov 2017 140,638 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 3 Aug 2015 139,579 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 24 Jul 2014 138,089 miles

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 12 Aug 2013 136,911 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 13 Jul 2012 136,851 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 5 Aug 2011 136,787 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2010 134,125 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2009 125,371 miles

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

slight weeping from rear steering rack gaiters

Pass 3 Jul 2008 116,212 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2007 110,453 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2006 101,421 miles

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

Rear Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 22 Jul 2005 88,825 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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B17 GTO is a 1998 Mitsubishi Gto in Blue with a 2,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 B17 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 28 years old, this Mitsubishi Gto is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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B17 GTO is a 1998 Mitsubishi Gto, first registered on 1 July 1998.

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