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FAZ 2780

1998 Mitsubishi Gto

Grey Petrol 3000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2012
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

158,120 mi
Last recorded158,120 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2011
Typical for 1998 Mitsubishi Gto96,494 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFAZ 2780
MakeMitsubishi
ModelGto
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2011 158,120 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside rear inner sill under car

Propshaft centre mounting worn

Rear underside of vehicle corroded

Fail 2 Nov 2011 158,112 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside rear inner sill under car

Propshaft centre mounting worn

Rear underside of vehicle corroded

Fail 15 Oct 2011 157,263 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

both rear discs poor condition

both rear wheel bearings have slight play

o/s inner cv boot split

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 28 Oct 2010 146,593 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2010 146,473 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Rear Rear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)

osf flex cabel tied on

Pass 3 Nov 2009 145,069 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 11 Nov 2008 144,157 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2008 144,146 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

offside front tyre has a cut not deep enough to reach cord or ply

Pass 30 May 2006 133,834 miles
Fail 26 May 2006 133,834 miles

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

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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FAZ 2780 is a 1998 Mitsubishi Gto in Grey with a 3,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 FAZ 2780, 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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FAZ 2780 is a 1998 Mitsubishi Gto, first registered on 7 October 1998.

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