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J897 MTY

1992 Mitsubishi Gto

Red Petrol 2972cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

180,564 mi
Last recorded180,564 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2017
Typical for 1992 Mitsubishi Gto106,888 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ897 MTY
MakeMitsubishi
ModelGto
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,972cc
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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2017 180,564 miles

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

Fail 20 Nov 2017 180,561 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2016 177,147 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 10 Oct 2016 177,147 miles

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)

Pass 8 Sep 2015 165,721 miles

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

Offside Rear disc, surface corroded

Fail 8 Sep 2015 165,717 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2014 153,211 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

no cat fitted

Fail 26 Jun 2014 153,211 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2013 147,816 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2012 142,712 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2011 138,744 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 10 Aug 2010 128,230 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2009 121,985 miles

Battery U/S.

Brake & fuel pipes corroded.

Full outer sill covers fitted.

Odd rear suspension springs fitted.

Fail 11 Aug 2009 121,892 miles

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.

Pass 24 Apr 2008 120,531 miles

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

Fail 22 Apr 2008 120,531 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2007 117,326 miles

front pad and discs worn brake fluid low

Fail 25 Apr 2007 117,325 miles

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.

Pass 2 May 2006 117,795 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2006 11,176 miles

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.

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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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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