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L540 LNC

2003 Mitsubishi Gto

Blue Petrol 2970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2014
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

126,138 mi
Last recorded126,138 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2013
Typical for 2003 Mitsubishi Gto99,817 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL540 LNC
MakeMitsubishi
ModelGto
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,970cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2013 126,138 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2012 126,109 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2011 120,485 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2010 114,446 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2009 109,676 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2008 106,237 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 23 Jan 2008 106,227 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Rear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 May 2006 101,714 miles

NEAR SIDE FRONT AND OFF SIDE REAR TYRES WORN TO 2.0 MM

Fail 16 May 2006 101,713 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

near side front , and off side rear tyres are worn to 2.00 mm

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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L540 LNC is a 2003 Mitsubishi Gto in Blue with a 2,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 L540 LNC, 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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What year was L540 LNC registered?

L540 LNC is a 2003 Mitsubishi Gto, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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