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P16 GTO

2003 Mitsubishi Gto

Silver Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

190,007 mi
Last recorded190,007 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2014
Typical for 2003 Mitsubishi Gto99,817 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP16 GTO
MakeMitsubishi
ModelGto
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2014 190,007 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2013 183,515 miles

n/s windscreen damaged

all brake pipes corroded

Fail 12 Oct 2013 183,515 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k) DANGEROUS

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

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

n/s windscreen damaged

all brake pipes corroded

Pass 9 Oct 2012 181,025 miles

front and rear brake pipes corroded

n/s rear tyre worn

o/s rear steering rack boot leak

o/s front lower ball joint worn

Pass 5 Oct 2011 175,521 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2010 162,469 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

front disks pitted on inside

Fail 5 Jul 2010 162,469 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

front disks pitted on inside

Pass 30 Mar 2009 150,740 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 11 Apr 2008 131,991 miles

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)

Fail 4 Mar 2008 131,988 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Pass 2 Apr 2007 118,991 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2007 118,991 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 14 Apr 2006 93,335 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2006 93,311 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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P16 GTO is a 2003 Mitsubishi Gto in Silver with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 P16 GTO, 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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P16 GTO is a 2003 Mitsubishi Gto, first registered on 7 February 2003.

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