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P223 POW

1997 Mitsubishi Gto

Black Petrol 2970cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jun 2027
Tests34 (20 pass, 14 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

68,311 mi
Last recorded68,311 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2026
Typical for 1997 Mitsubishi Gto92,728 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP223 POW
MakeMitsubishi
ModelGto
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,970cc

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MOT History

20 pass 14 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2026 68,311 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 24 May 2025 66,210 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2024 64,099 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 21 Jul 2023 53,754 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

nearside indicators flashing faster than 60 times per minute

Fail 15 Jul 2023 53,681 miles

Emissions unable to be completed due to exhaust leak (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak front pipe (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

nearside indicators flashing faster than 60 times per minute

Fail 9 Jan 2023 53,250 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Nearside Front brake pad retain clips missing

Nearside Rear Body component slightly loose (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear wheel has slight damage

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2021 47,414 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Complete Exhaust in poor condition (6.1.2 (a))

Front Coil spring corroded Nearside & Offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner/End sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner/End cap sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Oct 2021 47,414 miles

Emissions not tested exhaust has various different leaks (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Coil spring corroded Nearside & Offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner/End sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner/End cap sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2020 47,158 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

both sills corroded rear ends

Fail 28 Sep 2020 47,157 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

both sills corroded rear ends

Pass 20 Sep 2019 46,769 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2018 46,045 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

corrosion to both outer sill ends

Fail 30 Jul 2018 46,045 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

corrosion to both outer sill ends

Pass 10 Aug 2017 44,998 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Aug 2017 44,998 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2016 44,129 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Jun 2016 44,128 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2015 43,565 miles

Both rear tyres perished and worn low

Centre exhaust has slight blow

Fail 25 Jun 2015 43,564 miles

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Both rear tyres perished and worn low

Centre exhaust has slight blow

Pass 5 Jun 2014 42,859 miles

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Fail 4 Jun 2014 42,858 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 21 May 2013 41,688 miles
Fail 22 May 2012 39,524 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

air bag lamp on

plastic covers fitted to both outer sills

Pass 22 May 2012 39,524 miles

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

air bag lamp on

plastic covers fitted to both outer sills

Pass 19 Apr 2011 38,565 miles

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

SRS lamp on

offside rear inner side lamp recommend attention

slight wear in offside track rod end

Fail 18 Apr 2011 38,562 miles

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

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

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

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

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

SRS lamp on

offside rear inner side lamp recommend attention

Pass 16 Apr 2010 36,505 miles

off side stop lamp is not working (twins), off side rear position lamp not working (twin), front pads are low

Fail 14 Apr 2010 36,498 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

off side stop lamp is not working (twins), off side rear position lamp not working (twin), front pads are low

Pass 8 Apr 2009 34,021 miles

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

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

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

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

airbag light on

Fail 6 Apr 2009 34,021 miles

Offside Outer Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

airbag light on

Pass 16 Apr 2008 31,757 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2008 31,757 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 25 Apr 2007 29,847 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2006 28,428 miles

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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P223 POW is a 1997 Mitsubishi Gto in Black with a 2,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 34 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 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 P223 POW, 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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P223 POW is a 1997 Mitsubishi Gto, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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