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J270 EFU

1998 Mitsubishi Gto

Blue Petrol 2998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2022
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

47,425 mi
Last recorded47,425 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2021
Typical for 1998 Mitsubishi Gto96,494 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ270 EFU
MakeMitsubishi
ModelGto
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2021 47,425 miles

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

Fail 15 Apr 2021 47,424 miles

Offside Front Road wheel fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp lens defective such that emitted light is adversely affected (4.5.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2019 45,321 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2019 45,321 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch (front)/sill marked in yellow (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch (front)/marked in yellow (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill/floor, marked in yellow. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor area. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 23 Sep 2019 45,312 miles

Emissions not tested not running properly (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floorpan corroded and holed (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill corroded and holed (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced wheel arch corroded and holed (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill corroded and holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch corroded and holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2017 45,118 miles
Pass 4 May 2016 44,662 miles
Fail 3 May 2016 44,662 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Rear front to rear fuel lines corroded

oil leak

Pass 27 Apr 2015 44,570 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2015 44,570 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 17 Apr 2014 44,459 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2014 44,459 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 3 May 2012 44,226 miles

vehicle rusty underneath

Pass 26 Mar 2011 43,685 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2011 43,685 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2010 42,977 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2009 42,229 miles

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

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

Oil leak

all fuel pipes rusty

Fail 3 Feb 2009 42,229 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Oil leak

all fuel pipes rusty

Pass 14 Aug 2007 41,711 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2006 40,402 miles

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

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

slight free play at steering rack

slight leak on nsr steering rack

Fail 14 Aug 2006 40,261 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake lever has excessive side play in the pivot and may disengage (3.1.4a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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J270 EFU is a 1998 Mitsubishi Gto in Blue with a 2,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 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 J270 EFU, 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 J270 EFU registered?

J270 EFU is a 1998 Mitsubishi Gto, first registered on 1 September 1998.

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