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J729 ARC

1998 Mitsubishi Gto

Red Petrol 3000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2006
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

181,942 mi
Last recorded181,942 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2005
Typical for 1998 Mitsubishi Gto96,494 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ729 ARC
MakeMitsubishi
ModelGto
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2005 181,942 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2005 181,940 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

nail in tyre

rear nuber plate broken

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

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

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

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

battery insecure

fuel pipes corroded

n/s/f headlight craked

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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J729 ARC is a 1998 Mitsubishi Gto in Red with a 3,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 J729 ARC, 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 J729 ARC registered?

J729 ARC is a 1998 Mitsubishi Gto, first registered on 21 May 1998.

Is J729 ARC safe to buy?

The MOT history for J729 ARC shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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