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N3 FTO

1997 Mitsubishi Gto

Black Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Aug 2026
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

119,826 mi
Last recorded119,826 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2025
Typical for 1997 Mitsubishi Gto92,728 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN3 FTO
MakeMitsubishi
ModelGto
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2025 119,826 miles

Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

Fail 26 Jul 2025 119,814 miles

Offside Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 10 May 2024 119,705 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 May 2023 117,848 miles
Pass 19 May 2022 117,266 miles

Underside has slight corrosion

Pass 17 May 2021 116,708 miles

Nearside Wiper blade split

Offside Outer Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 19 May 2020 115,282 miles

front number plate need changing soon

no warning lights on dash time of test

slight damage to n/s/r wheel

Pass 6 Apr 2019 106,013 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2018 91,445 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 17 May 2017 144,085 miles
Fail 17 May 2017 144,085 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Nov 2015 140,566 miles

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

Fail 30 Oct 2015 140,562 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2014 131,622 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 2 Nov 2013 119,069 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2013 119,037 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 18 Sep 2012 107,916 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2012 107,915 miles

Nearside Rear reflector more than 50% obscured (1.5.1b)

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

Offside Rear reflector more than 50% obscured (1.5.1b)

Pass 4 Oct 2011 101,248 miles

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Nearside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 10 Aug 2010 101,161 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 14 Aug 2009 91,168 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2009 91,076 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Jul 2008 77,180 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2007 62,526 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2006 50,159 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2005 101,265 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2005 101,265 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

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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N3 FTO is a 1997 Mitsubishi Gto in Black with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

Across all 1997 Mitsubishi Gto models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.8% with a typical mileage of 92,728 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 N3 FTO, 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 29 years old, this Mitsubishi Gto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was N3 FTO registered?

N3 FTO is a 1997 Mitsubishi Gto, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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The MOT history for N3 FTO shows 27 tests with a 70.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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