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J555 GTO

1998 Mitsubishi Gto

Red Petrol 3000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2018
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

137,133 mi
Last recorded137,133 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2017
Typical for 1998 Mitsubishi Gto96,494 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ555 GTO
MakeMitsubishi
ModelGto
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2017 137,133 miles

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

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

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

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

sill covers fitted

Fail 19 Jul 2017 137,133 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

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

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

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

sill covers fitted

Pass 8 May 2010 129,672 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2009 123,461 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2009 123,461 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 19 Mar 2008 116,870 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2007 116,600 miles

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

all four tyre treads low on inner edges

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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J555 GTO is a 1998 Mitsubishi Gto in Red with a 3,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 J555 GTO, 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 J555 GTO registered?

J555 GTO is a 1998 Mitsubishi Gto, first registered on 3 September 1998.

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The MOT history for J555 GTO 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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