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J252 RTT

2003 Mitsubishi Gto

Black Petrol 3000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2025
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

78,017 mi
Last recorded78,017 miles
Recorded on9 May 2024
Typical for 2003 Mitsubishi Gto99,817 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ252 RTT
MakeMitsubishi
ModelGto
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 May 2024 78,017 miles
Pass 10 May 2023 76,646 miles
Pass 9 May 2022 74,978 miles
Pass 10 May 2021 73,978 miles
Fail 8 May 2021 73,973 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Exhaust silencer likely to become detached (8.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Feb 2006 116,976 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2006 116,976 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (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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J252 RTT is a 2003 Mitsubishi Gto in Black with a 3,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 J252 RTT, 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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What year was J252 RTT registered?

J252 RTT is a 2003 Mitsubishi Gto, first registered on 1 July 2003.

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The MOT history for J252 RTT shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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