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M23 COT

2002 Mitsubishi Gto

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2019
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

195,629 mi
Last recorded195,629 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2018
Typical for 2002 Mitsubishi Gto101,658 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM23 COT
MakeMitsubishi
ModelGto
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2018 195,629 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2017 190,145 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2016 184,738 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2015 179,692 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2014 173,405 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2013 166,310 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2012 159,479 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2011 154,209 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

rear brake discs heavily pitted

Pass 30 Sep 2010 149,431 miles

rear brake discs pitted

Fail 29 Sep 2010 149,431 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

rear brake discs pitted

Pass 30 Sep 2009 146,010 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2008 142,855 miles

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 24 Sep 2007 135,742 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2006 126,918 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2006 126,888 miles

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.3.D.1)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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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M23 COT is a 2002 Mitsubishi Gto in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

Across all 2002 Mitsubishi Gto models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.5% with a typical mileage of 101,658 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 M23 COT, 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 24 years old, this Mitsubishi Gto is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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M23 COT is a 2002 Mitsubishi Gto, first registered on 23 September 2002.

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