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F8 GTO

1997 Mitsubishi 3000

Red Petrol 2972cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2016
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

48,522 mi
Last recorded48,522 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2015
Typical for 1997 Mitsubishi 300082,004 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF8 GTO
MakeMitsubishi
Model3000
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,972cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2015 48,522 miles

engine oil leak

o/s/f cv boot deteriorated

Pass 13 Aug 2013 46,123 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2010 43,941 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2010 43,941 miles

Rear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)

Pass 8 Dec 2009 141,985 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

general corrosion to vehicle structure and suspension components

Pass 16 Jun 2008 141,855 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

How Reliable is the Mitsubishi 3000?

Based on 22,742 MOT tests across 2,342 vehicles.

69.7%
Pass Rate
1,888
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
2,342
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 1,151
Steering rack gaiter split 866
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 764
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 730
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 723
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F8 GTO is a 1997 Mitsubishi 3000 in Red with a 2,972cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1997 Mitsubishi 3000 models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.8% with a typical mileage of 82,004 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mitsubishi 3000 fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 1,151 recorded failures. If you're considering buying F8 GTO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mitsubishi 3000 typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 29 years old, this Mitsubishi 3000 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was F8 GTO registered?

F8 GTO is a 1997 Mitsubishi 3000, first registered on 18 August 1997.

Is F8 GTO safe to buy?

The MOT history for F8 GTO shows 6 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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