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L148 MBL

1998 Mitsubishi Gto

Blue Petrol 2970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2024
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

77,084 mi
Last recorded77,084 miles
Recorded on25 May 2023
Typical for 1998 Mitsubishi Gto96,494 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL148 MBL
MakeMitsubishi
ModelGto
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,970cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 May 2023 77,084 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Front and rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Corrosion started on inner sills

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Prop shaft central support bearing worn

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 22 May 2023 77,061 miles

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Front and rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Corrosion started on inner sills

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Prop shaft central support bearing worn

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 May 2022 75,049 miles

all brakes pipes covered in underseal

front and rear shockers misting of oil

o/s/r tyre cut in side wall but no cords exposed

rear steering boot showings signs of minor leak

underside of vehicle undersealed

Pass 8 May 2021 72,812 miles

Bpth sides inner sills corroding

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front & Rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front & rear suspension arms corroding

Front brake hoses ferules corroding

Pass 2 May 2020 71,532 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))

Corrosion started on inner sills

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Pass 10 May 2019 69,998 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Fail 8 May 2019 69,998 miles

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 28 Apr 2018 68,008 miles

Both rear & offside front shock absorber casings corroded

Corrosion started on rear floor both sides

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

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

Nearside rear tyre sidewall cut but not no cords exposed

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside front lower wishbone corroded

corrosion started on front floor both sides

Pass 6 May 2017 66,090 miles

suspension arms & vehicle floor corroding

Pass 24 Mar 2016 63,841 miles

Corrosion started on sills

Front & rear brake pipes corroded

fuel pipes corroded

Pass 28 Mar 2015 61,824 miles

Both front brake pipes corroded

Pass 29 Mar 2014 58,999 miles

Both front tyres worn close to limit

Front & rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 11 Mar 2013 55,460 miles

Front tyres wearing on shoulders

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside rear tyre slightly worn

Offside rear & offside front brake pipes corroded

Pass 26 Mar 2012 53,055 miles

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

o/s/r brake pads low

rear fuel pipes corroded

sill covers fitted

Pass 2 Mar 2011 50,279 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)

front to rear aand front brakepipes corroded

fuelpipes heavily corroded advise replace now

underside corroded

Pass 22 Mar 2010 47,994 miles

Front Service brake juddering slightly (3.7.C.2)

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

Pass 16 Mar 2009 44,498 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2009 44,406 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2008 41,194 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2007 37,124 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 24 Mar 2006 33,517 miles

nail in offside rear tyre

sill covers fitted

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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L148 MBL is a 1998 Mitsubishi Gto in Blue with a 2,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 L148 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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L148 MBL is a 1998 Mitsubishi Gto, first registered on 10 July 1998.

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