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M54 EBX

2008 Mitsubishi Gto

Red Petrol 2970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2024
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

119,127 mi
Last recorded119,127 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2023
Typical for 2008 Mitsubishi Gto94,752 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM54 EBX
MakeMitsubishi
ModelGto
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,970cc
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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2023 119,127 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Oct 2019 118,490 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 27 Sep 2019 118,483 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 7 Apr 2018 113,711 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2018 113,711 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 10 Feb 2017 104,901 miles

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

Propshaft universal joint worn x 2 ()

Fail 7 Feb 2017 104,857 miles

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

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

Propshaft universal joint worn x 2 ()

Pass 26 Feb 2016 103,347 miles

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

Front Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured n/s and o/s (1.1.A.3e)

slight play prop centre bearing's x2

Pass 15 Apr 2014 102,478 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2013 100,336 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2012 99,445 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 12 Apr 2012 99,429 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 9 Apr 2011 95,345 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Fail 9 Apr 2011 95,345 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Feb 2010 93,295 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2010 93,291 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 24 Oct 2008 85,053 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2008 85,047 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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M54 EBX is a 2008 Mitsubishi Gto in Red with a 2,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

Across all 2008 Mitsubishi Gto models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.1% with a typical mileage of 94,752 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 M54 EBX, 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 18 years old, this Mitsubishi Gto is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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M54 EBX is a 2008 Mitsubishi Gto, first registered on 31 October 2008.

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