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J230 KHW

1998 Mitsubishi Gto

Red Petrol 2970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2024
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

44,335 mi
Last recorded44,335 miles
Recorded on24 May 2023
Typical for 1998 Mitsubishi Gto96,494 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ230 KHW
MakeMitsubishi
ModelGto
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,970cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 May 2023 44,335 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2022 44,261 miles
Pass 17 May 2021 44,029 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2019 43,959 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2016 43,943 miles

underside of car has corrosion

Pass 1 Aug 2014 42,981 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2014 42,970 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 29 Jul 2013 42,591 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2011 41,381 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2010 40,168 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2010 40,135 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2009 38,242 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2008 34,426 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2006 29,963 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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J230 KHW is a 1998 Mitsubishi Gto in Red with a 2,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 J230 KHW, 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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What year was J230 KHW registered?

J230 KHW is a 1998 Mitsubishi Gto, first registered on 20 February 1998.

Is J230 KHW safe to buy?

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