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J786 LGE

1998 Mitsubishi Gto

Red Petrol 3000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2020
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

122,951 mi
Last recorded122,951 miles
Recorded on31 May 2019
Typical for 1998 Mitsubishi Gto96,494 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ786 LGE
MakeMitsubishi
ModelGto
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 May 2019 122,951 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

suspension components corroded

Pass 9 Sep 2013 122,072 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2013 122,072 miles

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale missing (1.3.1b)

Pass 22 Sep 2012 121,088 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2012 121,088 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2011 115,158 miles

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

brake pipes greased

fuel pipes rusty

Pass 8 Oct 2010 109,018 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Fail 8 Oct 2010 109,018 miles

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Pass 23 Nov 2009 105,126 miles

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

Fail 23 Nov 2009 105,117 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 21 Nov 2008 103,930 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2007 99,954 miles

Brake pipes coated and greased

Fail 11 Oct 2007 99,942 miles

Offside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Brake pipes coated and greased

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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J786 LGE is a 1998 Mitsubishi Gto in Red with a 3,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 J786 LGE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was J786 LGE registered?

J786 LGE is a 1998 Mitsubishi Gto, first registered on 28 July 1998.

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