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L518 FEL

1998 Mitsubishi Gto

Red Petrol 3000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2019
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

156,756 mi
Last recorded156,756 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2018
Typical for 1998 Mitsubishi Gto96,494 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL518 FEL
MakeMitsubishi
ModelGto
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2018 156,756 miles

Central Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both front pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Oct 2017 150,746 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases CAT. (7.1.2)

Play in propshaft centre bearing ()

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component O/S/F & O/S/R (4 wheel steer). (2.3.3b)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both sides. (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 17 Oct 2016 147,020 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Play in propshaft centre bearing ()

Pass 28 Jan 2016 143,486 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2015 141,557 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2014 136,761 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2014 136,758 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear wheel steering inoperative but rear wheels are held substantially in the straight ahead position and the steering is not adversely affected (2.2.B.1j)

Pass 8 Jan 2013 131,438 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2013 131,438 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 14 Dec 2012 131,245 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

battery insecure

Pass 10 Sep 2011 129,839 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

all 4 discs pitted

tyres perished

Fail 10 Sep 2011 129,839 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

all 4 discs pitted

tyres perished

Pass 16 Sep 2010 128,946 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2008 127,264 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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L518 FEL is a 1998 Mitsubishi Gto in Red with a 3,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 L518 FEL, 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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L518 FEL is a 1998 Mitsubishi Gto, first registered on 16 December 1998.

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