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P455 CRN

1997 Mitsubishi Gto

Red Petrol 2972cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2023
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

124,941 mi
Last recorded124,941 miles
Recorded on12 May 2022
Typical for 1997 Mitsubishi Gto92,728 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP455 CRN
MakeMitsubishi
ModelGto
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,972cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 May 2022 124,941 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2020 124,892 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2018 124,782 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2018 124,722 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

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

Registration plate lamp likely to become detached (4.7.1 (c) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2013 119,092 miles

fuel pipes & brake pipes slightly rusty. o/s/r inner sill slightly rusty. rear back box slightly rusty. n/s/f anti-roll bar linkage dust cover slight wear. o/s/f tyre worn outer edge.

Fail 6 Feb 2013 119,092 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

fuel pipes & brake pipes slightly rusty. o/s/r inner sill slightly rusty. rear back box slightly rusty. n/s/f anti-roll bar linkage dust cover slight wear. o/s/f tyre worn outer edge.

Pass 6 Feb 2012 118,397 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2010 118,183 miles

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

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

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

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

just passed emissions

Fail 27 Jul 2010 118,182 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)

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)

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

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2009 117,739 miles

Offside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Oil leak

Fail 24 Feb 2009 117,739 miles

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

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

Offside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Oil leak

Pass 16 Jan 2008 116,536 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2007 114,988 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2007 114,988 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Pass 22 Feb 2006 111,760 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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P455 CRN is a 1997 Mitsubishi Gto in Red with a 2,972cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 P455 CRN, 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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What year was P455 CRN registered?

P455 CRN is a 1997 Mitsubishi Gto, first registered on 21 May 1997.

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