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H56 EJR

2001 Mitsubishi Gto

Red Petrol 2970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2019
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

135,995 mi
Last recorded135,995 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2018
Typical for 2001 Mitsubishi Gto103,225 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH56 EJR
MakeMitsubishi
ModelGto
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,970cc
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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2018 135,995 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

corrosion on underbody and suspension components

Pass 7 Feb 2017 135,725 miles

around rear wheel steering system damp with oil

damp noted at steering rack

most brake pipes corroded

Fail 6 Feb 2017 135,725 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded offside front floor holed (2.4.A.3)

around rear wheel steering system damp with oil

damp noted at steering rack

most brake pipes corroded

Pass 18 Dec 2015 135,340 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded various (3.6.B.2c)

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.5.C.1a)

slight play and deterioration in various suspension bushes

Pass 15 Jan 2015 134,703 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

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

damp noted around rear diff/four wheel steer system?

damp noted at steering rack and pipes

nearside and offside front brake pipes corroded between brake hoses

Fail 12 Jan 2015 134,703 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

damp noted around rear diff/four wheel steer system?

damp noted at steering rack and pipes

nearside and offside front brake pipes corroded between brake hoses

Pass 14 Jan 2014 134,227 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 9 Jan 2014 134,227 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 1 Feb 2013 132,008 miles

Play in prop-shaft centre bearing

Fail 30 Jan 2013 132,008 miles

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Play in prop-shaft centre bearing

Pass 11 Jan 2012 129,622 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2010 128,867 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2009 125,750 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

front no plate cracked

n/s/f tyre side wall cracking

n/s/r tyre side wall cracking

Pass 28 Feb 2007 121,670 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2007 121,614 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 21 Feb 2006 121,153 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2006 121,153 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a) DANGEROUS

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

n/s/r tyre worn on outer edge

slight corrosion on front to rear fuel pipes

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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H56 EJR is a 2001 Mitsubishi Gto in Red with a 2,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

Across all 2001 Mitsubishi Gto models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.0% with a typical mileage of 103,225 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 H56 EJR, 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 25 years old, this Mitsubishi Gto is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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H56 EJR is a 2001 Mitsubishi Gto, first registered on 9 October 2001.

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