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N505 PJO

1998 Mitsubishi Gto

Blue Petrol 2970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2025
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

142,104 mi
Last recorded142,104 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2024
Typical for 1998 Mitsubishi Gto96,494 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN505 PJO
MakeMitsubishi
ModelGto
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,970cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2024 142,104 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

centre prop shaft rubber bearing worn

Fail 23 Jul 2024 142,102 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp lens seriously defective (4.2.1 (b))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 235/45/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 235/45/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

centre prop shaft rubber bearing worn

Pass 3 Apr 2023 141,883 miles

Front springs corroded

Nearside Front fog lamp

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

exhaust light illuminates intermittently

fuel pipes corroded

sill covers fitted

underbody corrosion

underbody sealer has been applied

Pass 25 Sep 2020 134,066 miles

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

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

general all over underbody corrosion

sill covers fitted

Fail 24 Sep 2020 134,060 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

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

general all over underbody corrosion

sill covers fitted

Fail 5 Aug 2020 134,011 miles

Central Front Prop shaft flexible coupling excessively deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Central Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling excessively deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

corrosion on rear subframe and arms

front springs rusty

fuel pipes and brake pipes corrosion

water in osr light

Pass 4 Apr 2019 133,753 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

all suspension arms corroded

both inner sills corroded

chassis corroded

front coil springs corroded

Fail 27 Mar 2019 133,753 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting floor pan near seat (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting floor pan near seat (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

all suspension arms corroded

both inner sills corroded

chassis corroded

front coil springs corroded

Pass 6 Oct 2016 130,480 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

o/s front brake binding slightly

Fail 28 Sep 2016 130,480 miles

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

o/s front brake binding slightly

Pass 27 Jul 2015 120,075 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 6 Dec 2011 116,360 miles

Both front and rear badly pitted!

Fail 30 Nov 2011 116,338 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Both front and rear badly pitted!

Pass 12 Jul 2010 114,836 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2010 114,828 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

front discs rusty on inner faces

windscreen damaged not in swept area

Pass 25 Jun 2009 113,466 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2009 113,457 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Rear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

front to rear fuel lines slight corroded

Pass 27 Jun 2007 112,194 miles

windscreen cracked

Pass 5 Sep 2006 104,961 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2006 103,401 miles

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

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)

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

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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N505 PJO is a 1998 Mitsubishi Gto in Blue with a 2,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 N505 PJO, 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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N505 PJO is a 1998 Mitsubishi Gto, first registered on 20 April 1998.

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