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L146 MBL

1998 Mitsubishi Gto

Silver Petrol 3000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jan 2027
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

22,009 mi
Last recorded22,009 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2026
Typical for 1998 Mitsubishi Gto96,494 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL146 MBL
MakeMitsubishi
ModelGto
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2026 22,009 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2025 21,796 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2024 21,138 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 12 Jan 2023 20,466 miles

Front Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Jan 2023 20,462 miles

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

Front Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

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

Pass 11 Jan 2022 19,006 miles

Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Dec 2021 18,969 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2021 18,060 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing shock absorber corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing shock absorber corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 16 Dec 2020 18,020 miles

Nearside Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired sill corroded (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure side wall perhished 225/50/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired sill front to rear corroded (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected subframe/trailing arm mount (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure side wall perhished 225/50/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing shockabsorber corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing shockabsorber corroded (5.3.2 (b))

fuel lines corroded

Pass 17 Dec 2019 17,953 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2018 17,898 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2017 17,793 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2016 17,755 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2015 17,721 miles

VERY POOR PERFORMANCE

Pass 18 Dec 2014 17,685 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2013 17,570 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2013 17,570 miles

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

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

missfire/poor performance

Pass 21 Dec 2012 17,416 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2012 17,416 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

BOTTOM PULLY BROKEN,ALTERNATOR NOT CHARGING.NO BELT FITTED.

MISSING/POOR PERFORMANCE

Pass 21 Dec 2011 17,282 miles

o/s/f c,v gator strap broken

poor performance(missing/flat)

Pass 16 Dec 2010 16,993 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2009 16,625 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2009 16,605 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)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 27 Nov 2008 16,420 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 26 Nov 2007 16,141 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2006 15,701 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

brake judder

flat spot on acceleration

Pass 13 Nov 2006 15,701 miles

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

brake judder

flat spot on acceleration

Pass 2 Nov 2005 15,395 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2005 15,395 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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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L146 MBL is a 1998 Mitsubishi Gto in Silver with a 3,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

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 L146 MBL, 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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L146 MBL is a 1998 Mitsubishi Gto, first registered on 10 July 1998.

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