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H542 EAE

1998 Mitsubishi Gto

Silver Petrol 2972cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2023
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

86,037 mi
Last recorded86,037 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2022
Typical for 1998 Mitsubishi Gto96,494 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH542 EAE
MakeMitsubishi
ModelGto
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,972cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2022 86,037 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Fuel Pipe/s corroded to rear ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Jan 2022 86,037 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded front to rear ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jan 2021 78,391 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Rear Upper Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Central Upper Corroded under all of car

Fail 8 Jan 2021 78,391 miles

Central Rear Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm 234/45/17 Sportmacrc (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Rear Upper Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Central Upper Corroded under all of car

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Feb 2020 74,418 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2020 74,382 miles

Prop shaft bearing excessively worn (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2019 72,519 miles

Front fog lamp not working, vehicle pre-dates 1st March 2018 legislation

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside front headlamp output slightly deteriorated

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside front headlamp output slightly deteriorated

Pass 18 Jan 2018 69,122 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2017 65,372 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2016 65,363 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2014 64,710 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 9 Dec 2014 64,710 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Pass 25 Nov 2013 64,097 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 13 Apr 2012 62,517 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2010
Fail 26 Nov 2010

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 27 Jul 2009 60,916 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2009 60,912 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Jun 2008 60,179 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2008 60,171 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Pass 9 May 2006 60,059 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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H542 EAE is a 1998 Mitsubishi Gto in Silver with a 2,972cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 H542 EAE, 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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H542 EAE is a 1998 Mitsubishi Gto, first registered on 19 February 1998.

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