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L828 WOR

1998 Mitsubishi Gto

Red Petrol 2972cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jun 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

87,600 mi
Last recorded87,600 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2026
Typical for 1998 Mitsubishi Gto96,494 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL828 WOR
MakeMitsubishi
ModelGto
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,972cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2026 87,600 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 20 May 2025 87,405 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2023 86,955 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2022 86,209 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2016 86,158 miles

front discs pitted

oil leak

Fail 1 Sep 2016 86,157 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

front discs pitted

oil leak

Pass 8 Jul 2015 85,829 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2015 85,828 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

osf tyre cracking

Pass 11 Apr 2012 85,797 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2012 85,796 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2011 85,743 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2009 85,264 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2007 80,348 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2006 71,052 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2006 71,042 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp sequence is incorrect (3.4.1d)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Service brake juddering severely (3.7.C.2)

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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L828 WOR is a 1998 Mitsubishi Gto in Red with a 2,972cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 L828 WOR, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was L828 WOR registered?

L828 WOR is a 1998 Mitsubishi Gto, first registered on 1 January 1998.

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The MOT history for L828 WOR shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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