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J805 HCB

1998 Mitsubishi Gto

Silver Petrol 3000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2025
Tests13 (6 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate46.2%

Mileage

65,472 mi
Last recorded65,472 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2024
Typical for 1998 Mitsubishi Gto96,494 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ805 HCB
MakeMitsubishi
ModelGto
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

6 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2024 65,472 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 23 Feb 2024 65,472 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer holed and blowing (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 7 Jan 2022 65,468 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 31 Dec 2021 65,468 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2020 65,466 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2020 65,466 miles

Rear fog lamp switch missing (4.5.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 18 Dec 2015 65,464 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)

Pass 19 Jul 2013 65,459 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2013 65,459 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Fail 21 Nov 2012 65,459 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.3.B.1)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 10 Jul 2008 65,448 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2007 64,823 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2006 64,822 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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J805 HCB is a 1998 Mitsubishi Gto in Silver with a 3,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 46.2%.

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 J805 HCB, 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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J805 HCB is a 1998 Mitsubishi Gto, first registered on 6 November 1998.

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