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J490 HGJ

2002 Mitsubishi Gto

Silver Petrol 2970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2010
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

70,859 mi
Last recorded70,859 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2009
Typical for 2002 Mitsubishi Gto101,658 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ490 HGJ
MakeMitsubishi
ModelGto
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,970cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2009 70,859 miles

brake pipes corroded

fuel pipes corroded

outer c.v. gaiters worn and starting to split

Fail 21 Sep 2009 70,859 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

brake pipes corroded

fuel pipes corroded

outer c.v. gaiters worn and starting to split

Pass 3 Sep 2007 68,447 miles

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 24 Mar 2006 65,542 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2006 65,540 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Rear Rear fog lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Rear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)

oil leak

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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J490 HGJ is a 2002 Mitsubishi Gto in Silver with a 2,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 J490 HGJ, 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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What year was J490 HGJ registered?

J490 HGJ is a 2002 Mitsubishi Gto, first registered on 1 December 2002.

Is J490 HGJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for J490 HGJ shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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