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R284 KAB

2002 Mitsubishi Gto

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

97,967 mi
Last recorded97,967 miles
Recorded on16 May 2025
Typical for 2002 Mitsubishi Gto101,658 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR284 KAB
MakeMitsubishi
ModelGto
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 May 2025 97,967 miles

floor corroded

fuel pipes corroded

Fail 24 Sep 2024 97,966 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 emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength OUTER SILL (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

body and floor corroded

fuel pipes corroded

Pass 27 Sep 2023 97,936 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Head lamp lens's deteriorated but output not reduced

Pass 14 Sep 2022 97,877 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

engine oil leak

Fail 12 Sep 2022 97,876 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))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp discoloured

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

Pass 25 Aug 2021 96,535 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear chassis leg (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive oil cooler connections (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Feb 2020 96,533 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Blowing near flexy pipes. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear pipe. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn As marked with yellow chalk (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive Power steering pipes have minor leak at front of vehicle. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Slight corrosion of rear chassis leg, not yet gone to hole. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Oil cooler connections have minor leak. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2018 94,417 miles

Central Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

oil leak

steering rack (both ) ends have wear.

Fail 6 Dec 2018 94,417 miles

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

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Central Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

oil leak

steering rack (both ) ends have wear.

Pass 10 Nov 2017 84,687 miles

Nearside headlight misted

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

brake pedal has travel just met requirements

Fail 8 Nov 2017 84,686 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside headlight misted

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

Pass 25 Oct 2016 72,369 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 19 Oct 2016 72,365 miles

Braking system leaking abs unit pipe union (3.6.A.1)

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance lens (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear 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)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 27 Oct 2015 60,236 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2014 51,033 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2013 50,371 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2012 49,588 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2011 48,504 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2010 45,944 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2009 44,001 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2007 40,698 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2006 37,822 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2005 37,518 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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R284 KAB is a 2002 Mitsubishi Gto in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 R284 KAB, 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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R284 KAB is a 2002 Mitsubishi Gto, first registered on 9 March 2002.

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