CarVerify

Free Car Check

H41 XAB

1998 Mitsubishi Gto

Red Petrol 2972cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2020
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

138,144 mi
Last recorded138,144 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2019
Typical for 1998 Mitsubishi Gto96,494 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Mitsubishi
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationH41 XAB
MakeMitsubishi
ModelGto
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,972cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2019 138,144 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2018 136,127 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 8 Apr 2015 136,054 miles

slight play in front ball joints

Fail 7 Apr 2015 136,054 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

slight play in front ball joints

Pass 13 Mar 2014 135,985 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

side covers fitted

Pass 15 Jun 2010 135,912 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2010 135,912 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 19 Jun 2009 125,827 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2009 135,827 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

FRONT & REAR BRAKE PIPES RUSTY

O/S INNER CV BOOT SPLIT

Pass 4 Jun 2008 135,020 miles
Pass 23 May 2007 133,894 miles
Fail 17 May 2007 133,897 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

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

Rear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)

FUEL PIPES RUSTY †O/S INNER CV BOOT SPLIT †O/S/F & BOTH REAR BRAKE PIPES RUSTY †SLIGHT PLAY IN N/S/R UPPER ARM JOINT

Pass 15 May 2006 131,272 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
Full Mitsubishi Gto reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

H41 XAB is a 1998 Mitsubishi Gto in Red with a 2,972cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 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 H41 XAB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of H41 XAB?

You can check the full history of H41 XAB by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was H41 XAB registered?

H41 XAB is a 1998 Mitsubishi Gto, first registered on 14 August 1998.

Is H41 XAB safe to buy?

The MOT history for H41 XAB shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does H41 XAB have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on H41 XAB. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.