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J108 UBM

2003 Mitsubishi Gto

Silver Petrol 2970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2019
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

170,393 mi
Last recorded170,393 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2021
Typical for 2003 Mitsubishi Gto99,817 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ108 UBM
MakeMitsubishi
ModelGto
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,970cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Fail 12 Mar 2021 170,393 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

under body undersealed

Pass 8 Oct 2018 170,257 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2017 169,449 miles

All metal brake pipes are under sealed not allowing a full visual inspection

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Play in propshaft centre bearing ()

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

Underneath vehicle fully under sealed

Fail 9 Oct 2017 169,446 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

All metal brake pipes are under sealed not allowing a full visual inspection

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Play in propshaft centre bearing ()

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

Underneath vehicle fully under sealed

Pass 16 Aug 2013 164,664 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2012 157,612 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2012 157,611 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Oct 2011 154,301 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2011 154,301 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Oct 2010 149,896 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

lowering kit fitted

Fail 3 Oct 2009 140,121 miles

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

Rear Rear fog lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Pass 3 Oct 2009 140,121 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2009 140,350 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Rear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 May 2008 134,652 miles
Pass 9 May 2007 125,247 miles
Fail 5 May 2007 125,247 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 22 Apr 2006 113,938 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
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J108 UBM is a 2003 Mitsubishi Gto in Silver with a 2,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

Across all 2003 Mitsubishi Gto models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.5% with a typical mileage of 99,817 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 J108 UBM, 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 23 years old, this Mitsubishi Gto is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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J108 UBM is a 2003 Mitsubishi Gto, first registered on 1 May 2003.

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