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N542 FKJ

2002 Mitsubishi Gto

Red Petrol 2970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2017
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

104,399 mi
Last recorded104,399 miles
Recorded on27 May 2016
Typical for 2002 Mitsubishi Gto101,658 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN542 FKJ
MakeMitsubishi
ModelGto
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,970cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 May 2016 104,399 miles

METAL BRAKE PIPES CORRODED

Pass 28 May 2015 103,724 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 23 May 2014 100,349 miles

Fuel pipes corroded.

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Pass 11 May 2013 98,368 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

both front tryes perished

both rear tryes pereished

Pass 28 May 2012 95,968 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

fuel cap key unable to unlock

Fail 15 May 2012 95,967 miles

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

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

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

Front Rear fog lamp tell tale missing (1.3.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Rear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

fuel cap key unable to unlock

Pass 24 May 2011 94,515 miles
Fail 14 May 2011 94,515 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 25 Jan 2010 85,051 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 5 Nov 2008 72,554 miles

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

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

Pass 3 May 2007 58,392 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2006 45,562 miles

Nearside Front 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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N542 FKJ is a 2002 Mitsubishi Gto in Red with a 2,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 2002 Mitsubishi Gto models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.5% with a typical mileage of 101,658 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 N542 FKJ, 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 24 years old, this Mitsubishi Gto is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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N542 FKJ is a 2002 Mitsubishi Gto, first registered on 1 January 2002.

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The MOT history for N542 FKJ shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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