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N485 CDC

2003 Mitsubishi Gto

Blue Lpg 3000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2016
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

180,617 mi
Last recorded180,617 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2015
Typical for 2003 Mitsubishi Gto99,817 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN485 CDC
MakeMitsubishi
ModelGto
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeLpg
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2015 180,617 miles

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

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

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

corrosion front and rear suspension components

some old brake pipes left on vehicle when replaced

underbody corrosion

Fail 29 Jan 2015 180,617 miles

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

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

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

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

corrosion front and rear suspension components

some old brake pipes left on vehicle when replaced

underbody corrosion

Pass 31 Oct 2013 178,489 miles

both headlights deteriorated

front and rear suspension components corroded

slight play both rear hubs

underbody corrosion

wheels off inspection all brakes

Fail 28 Oct 2013 178,489 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

both headlights deteriorated

front and rear suspension components corroded

slight play both rear hubs

underbody corrosion

wheels off inspection all brakes

Pass 19 Oct 2012 176,524 miles

rear and front suspension components corroded

slight play both rear hubs

Fail 17 Oct 2012 176,519 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

rear and front suspension components corroded

slight play both rear hubs

Pass 7 Sep 2011 172,997 miles

air bag light on

both front coil springs corroded

both front lower suspension arms corroded

engine man light on

front exhaust section poor condition

front to rear fuel pipes corroded

poor visibility through rear windscreen

rear chassis corroded

rear suspension components corroded

some play both rear hubs

Fail 4 Aug 2011 172,760 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)

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

air bag light on

front coil springs corroded

front exhaust flexi in poor condition

front to rear fuel pipes corroded

rear chassis corroded

rear suspension components corrosion

slight play both rear hubs

Pass 9 Aug 2010 167,315 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2010 167,312 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 6 Aug 2009

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

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

Fail 24 Jul 2009

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 4 Apr 2008 154,926 miles

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

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 26 Mar 2008 154,896 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Oil leak

Pass 23 Mar 2007 147,922 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 1 Oct 2005 131,885 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2005 131,883 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Nearside Headlamps matched pair are not the same colour (1.7.6)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Offside Headlamps matched pair are not the same colour (1.7.6)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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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N485 CDC is a 2003 Mitsubishi Gto in Blue with a 3,000cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

Across all 2003 Mitsubishi Gto models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.5% with a typical mileage of 99,817 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 N485 CDC, 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 23 years old, this Mitsubishi Gto is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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N485 CDC is a 2003 Mitsubishi Gto, first registered on 1 August 2003.

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