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LBZ 7530

1998 Mitsubishi Gto

Silver Petrol 3000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2022
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

163,947 mi
Last recorded163,947 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2021
Typical for 1998 Mitsubishi Gto96,494 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLBZ 7530
MakeMitsubishi
ModelGto
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2021 163,947 miles

Offside Rear Fuel hose deteriorated (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

Offside Rear fuel pipes corroded but not enough to cause splitting

Pass 13 Jul 2020 160,180 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Pass 10 Jul 2019 157,571 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

front to rear fuel pipes corroding

Pass 18 May 2018 154,334 miles

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

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Oil leak ()

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

front exhaust corroded

undertrays fitted

Pass 6 Jun 2017 150,614 miles

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

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Oil leak ()

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

front exhaust corroded

undertrays fitted

Fail 1 Jun 2017 150,607 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

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

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Oil leak ()

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

front exhaust corroded

undertrays fitted

Pass 10 Jun 2016 142,005 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

exhaust corroded

fuel pipes corroded

undertrays fitted

Fail 31 May 2016 141,893 miles

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

exhaust corroded

fuel pipes corroded

undertrays fitted

Pass 7 Mar 2015 132,961 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2015 132,961 miles

Front registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

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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LBZ 7530 is a 1998 Mitsubishi Gto in Silver with a 3,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 LBZ 7530, 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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LBZ 7530 is a 1998 Mitsubishi Gto, first registered on 7 August 1998.

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