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K9 GTO

1998 Mitsubishi Gto

Red Petrol 2972cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2025
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

77,735 mi
Last recorded77,735 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2024
Typical for 1998 Mitsubishi Gto96,494 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK9 GTO
MakeMitsubishi
ModelGto
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,972cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2024 77,735 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

sill covers fitted

Pass 5 Jun 2023 77,579 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Jun 2020 77,390 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 May 2019 77,200 miles

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2017 76,864 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 20 Apr 2016 75,737 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 19 Apr 2016 75,718 miles

Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Apr 2015 74,922 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2014 74,714 miles

Sill covers fitted

Pass 8 Apr 2013 74,573 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2012 74,267 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 27 Jul 2010 74,096 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2010 74,096 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Pass 17 Apr 2009 73,367 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2009 73,367 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Jul 2007 76,001 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2006 74,970 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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K9 GTO is a 1998 Mitsubishi Gto in Red with a 2,972cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

Across all 1998 Mitsubishi Gto models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.6% with a typical mileage of 96,494 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 K9 GTO, 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 28 years old, this Mitsubishi Gto is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was K9 GTO registered?

K9 GTO is a 1998 Mitsubishi Gto, first registered on 5 August 1998.

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