MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
180,564 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Fuel Pipe/s corroded front to rear ()
Play in propshaft centre bearing both prop bearings ()
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear at joint at rear (3.6.B.2c)
plastic side skirts fitted at time of test not allowing full inspection
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Fuel Pipe/s corroded front to rear ()
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Play in propshaft centre bearing both prop bearings ()
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear at joint at rear (3.6.B.2c)
plastic side skirts fitted at time of test not allowing full inspection
Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Centre Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Rear disc, surface corroded
Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint drop link (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Rear disc, surface corroded
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
no cat fitted
Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
no cat fitted
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Battery U/S.
Brake & fuel pipes corroded.
Full outer sill covers fitted.
Odd rear suspension springs fitted.
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Battery U/S.
Brake & fuel pipes corroded.
Full outer sill covers fitted.
Odd rear suspension springs fitted.
Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
both propshaft centre bearings rubbers worn
both front tyres badly worn on outer edges
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear brake caliper securing device loose (3.5.1j)
Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
both propshaft centre bearings rubbers worn
both front tyres badly worn on outer edges
front pad and discs worn brake fluid low
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front brake pads well worn, rear discs worn & corroded. †Brake fluid level low.
All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)
Emissions not tested (7.0)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Rear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)
Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
How Reliable is the Mitsubishi Gto?
Based on 16,279 MOT tests across 1,636 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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J897 MTY is a 1992 Mitsubishi Gto in Red with a 2,972cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
Across all 1992 Mitsubishi Gto models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.3% with a typical mileage of 106,888 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 J897 MTY, 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 34 years old, this Mitsubishi Gto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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J897 MTY is a 1992 Mitsubishi Gto, first registered on 31 December 1992.
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