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L500 GTO

2003 Mitsubishi Gto

Red Petrol 3000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2021
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

90,499 mi
Last recorded90,499 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2020
Typical for 2003 Mitsubishi Gto99,817 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL500 GTO
MakeMitsubishi
ModelGto
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2020 90,499 miles

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

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

Front Parking brake lever pivot obviously worn (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Nov 2020 90,499 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working side repeater (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp missing (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale missing (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Fail 31 Jul 2014 90,319 miles

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

Nearside Inner Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 31 Jul 2014 90,319 miles
Fail 13 May 2013 89,322 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 10 May 2013 89,098 miles
Fail 9 May 2013 89,095 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 6 Jun 2012 87,962 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2011 85,272 miles
Fail 23 May 2011 84,940 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2010 82,421 miles
Pass 29 May 2009 80,283 miles
Pass 28 May 2008 77,902 miles
Pass 3 May 2007 72,155 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2007 72,150 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 2 Feb 2006 72,065 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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L500 GTO is a 2003 Mitsubishi Gto in Red with a 3,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 2003 Mitsubishi Gto models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.5% with a typical mileage of 99,817 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 L500 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 23 years old, this Mitsubishi Gto is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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L500 GTO is a 2003 Mitsubishi Gto, first registered on 1 April 2003.

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