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J393 SDV

2003 Mitsubishi Gto

Silver Petrol 2970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2021
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

105,456 mi
Last recorded105,456 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2020
Typical for 2003 Mitsubishi Gto99,817 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ393 SDV
MakeMitsubishi
ModelGto
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,970cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2020 105,456 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2020 105,456 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 5 Sep 2018 104,798 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2018 104,784 miles

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick brake pad (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Mar 2017 104,058 miles

Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt all front and rear (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 23 Feb 2017 104,058 miles

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

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

Brake pipe excessively corroded all front and rear (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt all front and rear (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 18 Jan 2016 103,698 miles

Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended front and rear (2.4.F.3)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing all front and rear (2.7.2a)

rear fuel lines corroding

Pass 20 Feb 2015 103,235 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2012 103,114 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2010 101,496 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2009 48,932 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 23 Aug 2008 96,368 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2007 93,298 miles

o/s rear brake pipe has been rubbed down and greased

Fail 17 Sep 2007 93,298 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2006 89,492 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2005 85,664 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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J393 SDV is a 2003 Mitsubishi Gto in Silver with a 2,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 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 J393 SDV, 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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J393 SDV is a 2003 Mitsubishi Gto, first registered on 1 May 2003.

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