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H613 ECW

1997 Mitsubishi Gto

Red Petrol 2972cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2022
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

106,459 mi
Last recorded106,459 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2024
Typical for 1997 Mitsubishi Gto92,728 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH613 ECW
MakeMitsubishi
ModelGto
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,972cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Fail 12 Nov 2024 106,459 miles

Emissions unable to be completed due to exhaust leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

underside of vehicle corroded

Pass 9 Sep 2021 106,395 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front brake pipes corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

propshaft support deteriorated.

Fail 9 Sep 2021 106,395 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Power steering pipe/hose leaking pipe to rear steering mechanism leaking. (2.1.5 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

propshaft support deteriorated.

Pass 7 Jan 2020 106,030 miles

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

Fail 7 Jan 2020 106,030 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 25 Jun 2016 104,904 miles

Rear exhaust is deteriorated

Pass 25 Sep 2014 103,621 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2013 103,259 miles
Pass 28 May 2012 101,537 miles

SRS light illuminated

Pass 25 May 2011 92,728 miles
Pass 28 May 2010 87,418 miles
Pass 7 May 2009 87,278 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2008 86,818 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2008 86,813 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Pass 14 Apr 2007 85,644 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Fail 12 Apr 2007 85,644 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 1 Apr 2006 85,001 miles

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

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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H613 ECW is a 1997 Mitsubishi Gto in Red with a 2,972cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

Across all 1997 Mitsubishi Gto models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.8% with a typical mileage of 92,728 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 H613 ECW, 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 29 years old, this Mitsubishi Gto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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H613 ECW is a 1997 Mitsubishi Gto, first registered on 10 October 1997.

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The MOT history for H613 ECW shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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