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J20 GTO

2002 Mitsubishi Gto

Orange Petrol 3000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2024
Tests24 (12 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

96,537 mi
Last recorded96,537 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2023
Typical for 2002 Mitsubishi Gto101,658 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ20 GTO
MakeMitsubishi
ModelGto
Year2002
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

12 pass 12 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2023 96,537 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Rear wheel steering inoperative but rear wheels are held substantially in the straight ahead position (2.1.3 (h) (i))

Fail 30 Aug 2023 96,508 miles

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Rear wheel steering inoperative but rear wheels are held substantially in the straight ahead position (2.1.3 (h) (i))

Fail 1 Aug 2022 78,302 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Speedometer clearly inoperative (7.8 (b) (ii))

Offside Outer Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Rear wheel steering inoperative but rear wheels are held substantially in the straight ahead position (2.1.3 (h) (i))

Pass 3 May 2019 77,977 miles
Fail 3 May 2019 77,977 miles

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

Fail 29 Apr 2019 77,970 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 28 Apr 2017 77,502 miles

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2015 77,365 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2015 77,363 miles

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

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 23 Oct 2014 76,690 miles

centre and rear exhaust slight blow

headlight reflectors detoriated

Fail 23 Oct 2014 76,690 miles

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

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

centre and rear exhaust slight blow

headlight reflectors detoriated

Pass 12 Nov 2013 75,721 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2013 75,721 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) missing (1.1.A.3a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) missing (1.1.A.3a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Macpherson strut insecure (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

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

both rear steer track rod end boots split

nearside rear inner drive shaft gaitor split

Pass 24 Aug 2012 75,721 miles

centre exhaust slight blow

Fail 22 Aug 2012 75,721 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) missing (1.1.A.3a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) missing (1.1.A.3a)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

centre exhaust slight blow

Pass 15 Jun 2011 75,721 miles

engine oil leak

exhaust slight blow

hazzard switch temp fix

osf nsf headlight deflectors detoriated

osf nsf sidelights temp repair

rear number plate lights covered in paint dimming lights slightly

Pass 21 Jun 2010 75,106 miles

centre exhaust slight blow

engine oil leak

indicator switch temp repair

nsr osr number plate lights dim due to paiont on lense

osf nsf sidelights temp repair held in by tape

rear tyres worn on inner edge

Fail 17 Jun 2010 75,072 miles

Hazard warning switch insecure (1.4.B.1d)

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

centre exhaust slight blow

engine oil leak

nsr osr number plate lights dim due to paiont on lense

rear tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 13 Feb 2009 69,063 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

engine and gearbox leaking oil

only one brake light bulb working o/s/r

Fail 29 Jan 2009 68,877 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear wheel steering leaking hydraulic fluid (2.2.B.1i) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

engine and gearbox leaking oil

o/s/r brake light only 1 bulb working

Fail 23 May 2008 6,653 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

slight leak from rear steering rack

Pass 23 May 2008 6,653 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

slight leak from rear steering rack

Fail 3 Apr 2008 6,653 miles

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

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

Hazard warning switch insecure (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front Direction indicator missing (1.4.A.2b)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

front bumper missing.

rear steering rack damp.

Pass 22 Oct 2005 61,671 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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J20 GTO is a 2002 Mitsubishi Gto in Orange with a 3,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 2002 Mitsubishi Gto models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.5% with a typical mileage of 101,658 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 J20 GTO, 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 24 years old, this Mitsubishi Gto is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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J20 GTO is a 2002 Mitsubishi Gto, first registered on 12 June 2002.

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