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K518 KNN

1997 Mitsubishi Gto

Black Petrol 2970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2017
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

72,615 mi
Last recorded72,615 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2016
Typical for 1997 Mitsubishi Gto92,728 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK518 KNN
MakeMitsubishi
ModelGto
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,970cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2016 72,615 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2014 72,441 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2013 71,844 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2012 70,707 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2011 70,527 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2008 70,456 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 22 Feb 2008 70,456 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Outer Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 16 May 2006 69,928 miles
Fail 11 May 2006 69,908 miles

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

Offside Inner Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Outer Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

fuel pipes corroded

small amount of damage to nearside front inner wheel rim

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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K518 KNN is a 1997 Mitsubishi Gto in Black with a 2,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 K518 KNN, 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 K518 KNN registered?

K518 KNN is a 1997 Mitsubishi Gto, first registered on 12 December 1997.

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The MOT history for K518 KNN shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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