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J9 KYA

1997 Mitsubishi Gto

Red Petrol 3000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2013
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

110,743 mi
Last recorded110,743 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2012
Typical for 1997 Mitsubishi Gto92,728 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ9 KYA
MakeMitsubishi
ModelGto
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2012 110,743 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2011 110,234 miles

front to rear fuel pipes corroded

rear brake discs pitted badly

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 12 Mar 2010 105,230 miles

corrossion on various brake pipes . suspension arms and shocks front and rear .o/s and n/s rear disks.[all above corrodded but not exessive]

Pass 22 Jan 2009 101,837 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2008 101,742 miles

Battery insecure

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 23 Jun 2006 101,511 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2006 101,511 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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J9 KYA is a 1997 Mitsubishi Gto in Red with a 3,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 1997 Mitsubishi Gto models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.8% with a typical mileage of 92,728 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 J9 KYA, 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 29 years old, this Mitsubishi Gto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was J9 KYA registered?

J9 KYA is a 1997 Mitsubishi Gto, first registered on 1 December 1997.

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The MOT history for J9 KYA shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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