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M774 SGU

1998 Mitsubishi Gto

Black Petrol 3000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2024
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

130,160 mi
Last recorded130,160 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2023
Typical for 1998 Mitsubishi Gto96,494 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM774 SGU
MakeMitsubishi
ModelGto
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2023 130,160 miles

Vehicle heavily undersealed

Pass 14 Jan 2022 129,256 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2021 127,562 miles

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

vehicle heavily undersealed

Fail 7 Jan 2021 127,562 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp switch missing (4.5.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

vehicle heavily undersealed

Pass 9 Jan 2020 124,970 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

all welding heavily undersealed

Fail 8 Jan 2020 124,969 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2019 121,501 miles

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 9 Jan 2019 121,325 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 23 Jan 2018 120,177 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 27 Jan 2017 117,237 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 23 Jan 2017 117,237 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 2 Feb 2016 113,992 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2015 110,948 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2014 104,408 miles

Play in prop-shaft centre bearing

Fail 29 Jan 2014 104,408 miles

Parking brake lever insecure (3.1.3b)

Play in prop-shaft centre bearing

Pass 21 Jan 2013 94,159 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2013 94,000 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Centre Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension support bearing slightly worn (2.4.G.4d)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 16 Jan 2012 84,197 miles

Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 12 Jan 2012 84,057 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 5 Feb 2011 80,171 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2007 78,322 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Oil leak

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

corrosion on floor panels

fuel lines corroded

platic outer sills fitted

small stone chips on windscreen

Pass 14 Nov 2006 77,968 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2006 77,961 miles

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Offside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Upper brake caliper locking device insecure (3.5.1l) DANGEROUS

Near side washer not working †Near side inner CV gator is insecure †Slight play in lower ball joints †Front wishbones bushes are weak †Near side front tyre is bald on the edge †Off side front tyre is worn on the edge †Prop centre mount is worn

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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M774 SGU is a 1998 Mitsubishi Gto in Black with a 3,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 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 M774 SGU, 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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M774 SGU is a 1998 Mitsubishi Gto, first registered on 22 July 1998.

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