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J974 HMX

2001 Mitsubishi Gto

Silver Petrol 2970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2014
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

111,918 mi
Last recorded111,918 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2013
Typical for 2001 Mitsubishi Gto103,225 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ974 HMX
MakeMitsubishi
ModelGto
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,970cc
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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2013 111,918 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2013 111,918 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 14 Feb 2012 110,845 miles

SRS light on ADVISE will be mot faliure next year

battery could be secured better

both nearside front and rear wheel rims damaged

drivers mirror poor

exhaust system in very poor corrodded condition and has slight blow

front anti-roll bar stab links have some play

front number plate could be better

rear number plate lamp in poor condition

various metal brake pipes becomming corrodded

Fail 31 Jan 2012 110,839 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

SRS light on ADVISE will be mot faliure next year

battery could be secured better

both nearside front and rear wheel rims damaged

drivers mirror poor

exhaust system in very poor corrodded condition and has slight blow

front anti-roll bar stab links have some play

front number plate could be better

rear number plate lamp in poor condition

various metal brake pipes becomming corrodded

Fail 9 Aug 2010 108,513 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

exhaust system in poor condition and has slight blow

nearside rear wheel rim slightly damaged

offside front shock absorber has slight fluid leak

various meatl fuel pipes corrodded

Pass 9 Aug 2010 108,513 miles

exhaust system in poor condition and has slight blow

nearside rear wheel rim slightly damaged

offside front shock absorber has slight fluid leak

various meatl fuel pipes corrodded

Pass 22 Jul 2009 107,043 miles

Battery insecure

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

front number plate poor condition

powersteering rack damp

rear fuel pipe,s corrided

Pass 17 Jul 2008 106,065 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2008 106,045 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

O/S/F tyre outer wall cracked

Pass 21 Feb 2006 104,245 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2006 104,245 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both front drop links slight play

both n/s tyres worn on inners rear one perished and tread poor

exhaust just ok leaking

srs light on

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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J974 HMX is a 2001 Mitsubishi Gto in Silver with a 2,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

Across all 2001 Mitsubishi Gto models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.0% with a typical mileage of 103,225 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 J974 HMX, 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 25 years old, this Mitsubishi Gto is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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J974 HMX is a 2001 Mitsubishi Gto, first registered on 6 September 2001.

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