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R661 WNT

1998 Mitsubishi Gto

White Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2018
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

138,018 mi
Last recorded138,018 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2017
Typical for 1998 Mitsubishi Gto96,494 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR661 WNT
MakeMitsubishi
ModelGto
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2017 138,018 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 22 Feb 2016 136,429 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 21 Aug 2013 136,391 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2011 116,773 miles

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

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

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

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

steering rack boots twisted

Pass 29 Sep 2010 101,144 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2009 91,495 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2009 91,142 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 17 Sep 2008 77,737 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)

nearside and offside front tyres feathering

Fail 4 Sep 2008 77,453 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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)

nearside and offside front tyres feathering

Pass 14 Sep 2007 63,583 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2007 63,408 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Sep 2006 51,210 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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R661 WNT is a 1998 Mitsubishi Gto in White with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1998 Mitsubishi Gto models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.6% with a typical mileage of 96,494 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 R661 WNT, 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 28 years old, this Mitsubishi Gto is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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R661 WNT is a 1998 Mitsubishi Gto, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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The MOT history for R661 WNT shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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