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GAF 133V

1998 Mitsubishi Gto

Black Petrol 3000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2015
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

70,335 mi
Last recorded70,335 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2014
Typical for 1998 Mitsubishi Gto96,494 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGAF 133V
MakeMitsubishi
ModelGto
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2014 70,335 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2012 66,789 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2008 64,477 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2008 64,477 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2007 64,051 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2007 64,051 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 22 May 2006 63,372 miles
Fail 5 May 2006 63,372 miles

Nearside Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling unit breaking up (2.5.C.1d)

Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Advise o/s/f lower ball joint boot split.Brake discs rusty. Rear number plat cracked.

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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GAF 133V is a 1998 Mitsubishi Gto in Black with a 3,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 GAF 133V, 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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What year was GAF 133V registered?

GAF 133V is a 1998 Mitsubishi Gto, first registered on 1 September 1998.

Is GAF 133V safe to buy?

The MOT history for GAF 133V shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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