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K257 KYG

1993 Mitsubishi Gto

Red Petrol 2970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2022
Tests21 (10 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate47.6%

Mileage

117,339 mi
Last recorded117,339 miles
Recorded on6 May 2021
Typical for 1993 Mitsubishi Gto105,177 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK257 KYG
MakeMitsubishi
ModelGto
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,970cc

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MOT History

10 pass 11 fail
Pass 6 May 2021 117,339 miles

Prop shaft bearing has slight play both prop shaft bearings (6.1.7 (b) (i))

both front tyres wearing from inner edges

Fail 27 Apr 2021 117,322 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Prop shaft bearing has slight play both prop shaft bearings (6.1.7 (b) (i))

both front tyres wearing from inner edges

Fail 23 Sep 2020 117,314 miles

Nearside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Rear Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Jan 2019 117,020 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2019 117,016 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2017 113,886 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2017 113,796 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale missing (1.3.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Oct 2016 110,607 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2016 110,607 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 28 Aug 2015 103,560 miles

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

Fail 28 Aug 2015 103,560 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Fail 21 Aug 2015 103,556 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 9 Aug 2014 102,033 miles

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

Fail 10 Jul 2014 102,001 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 5 Mar 2014 101,988 miles

Front Rear fog lamp tell tale missing (1.3.1b)

Front Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting loose (2.4.C.3a)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting loose (2.4.C.3a)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 10 Apr 2010 101,726 miles

Oil leak

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

Pass 24 Mar 2009 100,155 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 20 Mar 2009 100,147 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 8 Apr 2008 94,282 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2008 93,599 miles

Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 5 May 2006 81,050 miles

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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K257 KYG is a 1993 Mitsubishi Gto in Red with a 2,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 47.6%.

Across all 1993 Mitsubishi Gto models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.8% with a typical mileage of 105,177 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 K257 KYG, 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 33 years old, this Mitsubishi Gto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was K257 KYG registered?

K257 KYG is a 1993 Mitsubishi Gto, first registered on 31 December 1993.

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